May weather forecast
Old Shawneetown, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Old Shawneetown, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). In Old Shawneetown, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Old Shawneetown, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Old Shawneetown, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Old Shawneetown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Old Shawneetown in May?

In May, in Old Shawneetown, the average high-temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.3°F (14.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Old Shawneetown is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Old Shawneetown, Illinois, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Old Shawneetown, snow does not fall in May through October.

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 Old Shawneetown have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Shawneetown have in May?

In Old Shawneetown, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average temperature in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average pressure in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average wind speed in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average humidity in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average UV index in May - Old Shawneetown, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average visibility in May - Old Shawneetown, 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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