May weather forecast
Olmsted, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Olmsted, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average high of 76.6°F (24.8°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Olmsted's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C) to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) is recorded during May.

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Olmsted, Illinois, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation. In Olmsted, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Olmsted, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Olmsted. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Olmsted, is 76.6°F (24.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Olmsted, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Olmsted, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Olmsted in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Olmsted, Illinois, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Olmsted, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Olmsted, IL

Average temperature in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Olmsted, IL

Average pressure in May - Olmsted, 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
Olmsted, IL

Average wind speed in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Olmsted, IL

Average humidity in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Olmsted, IL

Average rainfall in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Olmsted, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Olmsted, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Olmsted, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Olmsted, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Olmsted, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Olmsted, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Olmsted, IL

Average UV index in May - Olmsted, 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
Olmsted, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Olmsted, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Olmsted, IL

Average visibility in May - Olmsted, 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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