May weather forecast
Iola, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Iola, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's comfortable 64.4°F (18°C) to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). In the month of May, Iola witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Iola, Illinois, during May, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Iola?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Iola?

In Iola, Illinois, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Iola, in May, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Iola, 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?

In Iola, Illinois, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in May?

In Iola, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Iola, IL

Average temperature in May - Iola, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°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 (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Iola, IL

Average pressure in May - Iola, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Iola, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Iola, IL

Average humidity in May - Iola, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

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

Average rainfall in May
Iola, IL

Average rainfall in May - Iola, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in May
Iola, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Iola, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Iola, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Iola, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Iola, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Iola, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Iola, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Iola, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Iola, IL

Average UV index in May - Iola, 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
Iola, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Iola, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Iola, IL

Average visibility in May - Iola, 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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