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
A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). The average temperature during May nights is registered at a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, in Carthage, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Average temperature in May
Carthage, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Carthage, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carthage, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Carthage, IL
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Carthage, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carthage, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Carthage, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Carthage, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Carthage, 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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