May weather forecast
Forest Park, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest Park, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 64.4°F (18°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Forest Park's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a comfortable 64.4°F (18°C). Forest Park's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Forest Park 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 are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Forest Park aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Forest Park in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Forest 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 Forest Park, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Forest Park, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Forest Park?

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

How many hours of daylight does Forest Park have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Park have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Forest Park is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average pressure in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average wind speed in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average humidity in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average UV index in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Forest 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
Forest Park, IL

Average visibility in May - Forest 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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