May weather forecast
Cambridge, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Cambridge, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Temperature

Cambridge's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). During the nights in May, the temperature in Cambridge averages to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Humidity

In Cambridge, Illinois, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Cambridge. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cambridge, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Cambridge, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, in Cambridge, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Cambridge, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Cambridge?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cambridge, records 70.7°F (21.5°C), while the low-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cambridge?

The average relative humidity in May in Cambridge is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Cambridge?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cambridge?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Cambridge in May?

In May, in Cambridge, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Cambridge have in May?

The average day length in May in Cambridge is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cambridge?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cambridge, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cambridge have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cambridge, Illinois, is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Cambridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cambridge, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cambridge, IL

Average temperature in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Cambridge, IL

Average pressure in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cambridge, IL

Average wind speed in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Cambridge, IL

Average humidity in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Cambridge, IL

Average rainfall in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Cambridge, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cambridge, IL

Average snowfall in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cambridge, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cambridge, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cambridge, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Cambridge, IL

Average UV index in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cambridge, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Cambridge, IL

Average visibility in May - Cambridge, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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