May weather forecast
Elburn, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elburn, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.8°F (11°C) and max 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elburn aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Elburn, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Elburn is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elburn, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 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 Elburn, is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Elburn?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Elburn?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elburn aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Elburn, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elburn have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elburn is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elburn, IL

Average temperature in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Elburn, IL

Average pressure in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elburn, IL

Average wind speed in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Elburn, IL

Average humidity in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Elburn, IL

Average rainfall in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Elburn, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elburn, IL

Average snowfall in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elburn, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elburn, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elburn, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elburn, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Elburn, IL

Average UV index in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Elburn, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Elburn, IL

Average visibility in May - Elburn, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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