May weather forecast
Lake Catherine, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Lake Catherine, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Lake Catherine's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C). In Lake Catherine, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lake Catherine, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lake Catherine aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Lake Catherine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Lake Catherine?

In May, the average relative humidity in Lake Catherine is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Lake Catherine, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lake Catherine aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Lake Catherine, the average day length in May is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Catherine have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

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 5.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lake Catherine is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average temperature in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average pressure in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average wind speed in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average humidity in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average rainfall in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average snowfall in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average UV index in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Lake Catherine, IL

Average visibility in May - Lake Catherine, 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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