May weather forecast
Karnak, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Karnak, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.9°F (14.4°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 57.9°F (14.4°C) in May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout May, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Karnak, Illinois, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Karnak, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Karnak?

The high-temperature during May is 75.7°F (24.3°C) and the low-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in Karnak in May?

In Karnak, Illinois, in May, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Karnak have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Karnak, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Karnak, IL

Average temperature in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Karnak, IL

Average pressure in May - Karnak, 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
Karnak, IL

Average wind speed in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Karnak, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Karnak, IL

Average rainfall in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Karnak, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Karnak, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Karnak, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Karnak, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Karnak, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Karnak, IL

Average UV index in May - Karnak, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Karnak, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Karnak, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

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

Average visibility in May
Karnak, IL

Average visibility in May - Karnak, 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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