May weather forecast
Elmwood Park, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elmwood Park, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 64.4°F (18°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). Elmwood Park's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elmwood Park are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Elmwood Park aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Elmwood Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Elmwood Park is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Elmwood Park?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Elmwood Park, is 64.4°F (18°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Elmwood Park?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Elmwood Park?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Elmwood Park. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Elmwood Park?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Elmwood Park aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elmwood Park?

On the first day of May in Elmwood Park, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elmwood Park?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Elmwood Park is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Elmwood Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average temperature in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average pressure in May - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average humidity in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average rainfall in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average snowfall in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elmwood Park, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average UV index in May - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Elmwood Park, IL

Average visibility in May - Elmwood Park, 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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