Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). In May, New Salem experiences an average nighttime temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In New Salem, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In New Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in May
New Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in May
New Salem, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
New Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in May
New Salem, IL
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
New Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in May
New Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
New Salem, 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, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
New Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
New Salem, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
New Salem, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
New Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
New Salem, 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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