May weather forecast
Ford Heights, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Ford Heights, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.8°F (21°C) and an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

Ford Heights sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ford Heights, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Ford Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.8°F (21°C) and a low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Ford Heights. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Ford Heights?

In Ford Heights, in May, during 19.6 rainfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Ford Heights, 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.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ford Heights have in May?

In Ford Heights, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average temperature in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average pressure in May - Ford Heights, 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
Ford Heights, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average humidity in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average rainfall in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.53"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average snowfall in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average UV index in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Ford Heights, IL

Average visibility in May - Ford Heights, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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