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 brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Channel Lake experiences an average low-temperature reading of 48.7°F (9.3°C) throughout May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Channel Lake, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Channel Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Channel Lake. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Channel Lake aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Channel Lake, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Channel Lake, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Channel Lake, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Channel Lake, 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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