May weather forecast
Colchester, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Colchester, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.9°F (12.7°C) and max 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Colchester experiences a steady low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In Colchester, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Colchester.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Colchester, Illinois, is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Colchester, records 71.6°F (22°C), while the low-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Colchester, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, in Colchester, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout May, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Colchester have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Colchester, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.9°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°F).

Average pressure in May
Colchester, IL

Average pressure in May - Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL

Average wind speed in May - Colchester, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.7mph

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
Colchester, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Colchester, IL

Average rainfall in May - Colchester, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Colchester, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Colchester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Colchester, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Colchester, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Colchester, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Colchester, 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: 9h and 0min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Colchester, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Colchester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Colchester, IL

Average UV index in May - Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Colchester, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Colchester, IL

Average visibility in May - Colchester, 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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