May weather forecast
East Saint Louis, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in East Saint Louis, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 74.7°F (23.7°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). East Saint Louis in May experiences a low-temperature average of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

May and July, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in East Saint Louis.

Daylight

In East Saint Louis, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in East Saint Louis is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in East Saint Louis, is 74.7°F (23.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and July, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In East Saint Louis, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 4.25" (108mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In East Saint Louis, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does East Saint Louis have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does East Saint Louis have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

When is the highest UV index in East Saint Louis?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average temperature in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average pressure in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average wind speed in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average humidity in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average rainfall in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average rainfall days in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average snowfall in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average snowfall days in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
East Saint Louis, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average sunshine days in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average UV index in May - East Saint Louis, 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
East Saint Louis, IL

Average cloud cover in May - East Saint Louis, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
East Saint Louis, IL

Average visibility in May - East Saint Louis, 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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