May weather forecast
Greenfield, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Greenfield, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 73.6°F (23.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). An average temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

In Greenfield, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Greenfield, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 14.17" (360mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Greenfield, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Greenfield is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, in Greenfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Greenfield, Illinois, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

In Greenfield, 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Greenfield?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 73.6°F (23.1°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Greenfield?

April through October are months without snowfall in Greenfield.

What is the average length of the day in May in Greenfield?

The average day length in May is 14h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Greenfield?

On the first day of May in Greenfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenfield have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Greenfield is 9.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, Illinois, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Greenfield, IL

Average temperature in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Greenfield, IL

Average pressure in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Greenfield, IL

Average wind speed in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Greenfield, IL

Average humidity in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Greenfield, IL

Average rainfall in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Greenfield, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greenfield, IL

Average snowfall in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Greenfield, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Greenfield, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Greenfield, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Greenfield, IL

Average UV index in May - Greenfield, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Greenfield, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Greenfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Greenfield, IL

Average visibility in May - Greenfield, 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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