May weather forecast
Oak Forest, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Oak Forest, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average high of 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a mild 57°F (13.9°C) in April to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). In May, Oak Forest experiences a temperature dip to an average of 52.5°F (11.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Oak Forest, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Oak Forest. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Oak Forest is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May in Oak Forest, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Oak Forest, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Oak Forest, 68.7°F (20.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Oak Forest is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Oak Forest, in May, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May in Oak Forest is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Oak Forest have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average temperature in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average pressure in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Oak Forest, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average humidity in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oak Forest, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average UV index in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Oak Forest, IL

Average visibility in May - Oak Forest, 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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