May weather forecast
Carpentersville, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Carpentersville, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50°F (10°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). Carpentersville's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 50°F (10°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Carpentersville, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carpentersville, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.8 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Carpentersville aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Carpentersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 50°F (10°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Carpentersville, during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Carpentersville aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Carpentersville have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Carpentersville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average temperature in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average pressure in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average wind speed in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average humidity in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average rainfall in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average snowfall in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Carpentersville, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Carpentersville, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Carpentersville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Carpentersville, IL

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

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

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