May weather forecast
Lafayette, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Lafayette, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.7°F (21.5°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

As Lafayette transitions into May, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). An average temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lafayette, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lafayette is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Lafayette, is 70.7°F (21.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Lafayette, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lafayette, IL

Average temperature in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Lafayette, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lafayette, IL

Average wind speed in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Lafayette, IL

Average humidity in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Lafayette, IL

Average rainfall in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Lafayette, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lafayette, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lafayette, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Lafayette, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lafayette, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Lafayette, IL

Average UV index in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Lafayette, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Lafayette, IL

Average visibility in May - Lafayette, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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