May weather forecast
Lancaster, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Lancaster, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

Lancaster in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Lancaster usually reports an average low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lancaster in May?

In Lancaster, in May, the average high-temperature is 74.3°F (23.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Lancaster?

The average relative humidity in May in Lancaster is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, in Lancaster, Illinois, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October 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 Lancaster have in May?

In Lancaster, the average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Lancaster is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Lancaster, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.3°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 (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.1°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 (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Lancaster, IL

Average pressure in May - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Lancaster, IL

Average humidity in May - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, IL

Average rainfall in May - Lancaster, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Lancaster, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Lancaster, 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 January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lancaster, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lancaster, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lancaster, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lancaster, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lancaster, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Lancaster, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Lancaster, IL

Average UV index in May - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Lancaster, IL

Average visibility in May - Lancaster, 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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