May weather forecast
Fox Lake, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Fox Lake, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Throughout the May nights, Fox Lake encounters a low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fox Lake, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fox Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Fox Lake aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Fox Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Fox Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Fox Lake, 66.4°F (19.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Fox Lake?

The average relative humidity in May in Fox Lake is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Fox Lake, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Fox Lake?

The average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fox Lake have in May?

In Fox Lake, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Fox Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average temperature in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average pressure in May - Fox Lake, 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
Fox Lake, IL

Average wind speed in May - Fox Lake, 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
Fox Lake, IL

Average humidity in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average rainfall in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fox Lake, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average UV index in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Fox Lake, IL

Average visibility in May - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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