May weather forecast
Golden Gate, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Golden Gate, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 74.5°F (23.6°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). Golden Gate's average low-temperature is measured at a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Golden Gate, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Golden Gate, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Golden Gate, is 74.5°F (23.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Golden Gate?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Golden Gate, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Golden Gate?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Golden Gate have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average temperature in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average pressure in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average wind speed in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average humidity in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average rainfall in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average snowfall in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average UV index in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Golden Gate, IL

Average visibility in May - Golden Gate, 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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