Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). During May, Carterville experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout May, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carterville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Carterville, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Carterville is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Carterville, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Carterville, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carterville, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Carterville, IL
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Carterville, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Carterville, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carterville, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carterville, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Carterville, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carterville, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Carterville, IL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Carterville, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Carterville, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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