May weather forecast
Phoenix, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Phoenix, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). Phoenix encounters a steady low-temperature average of 52.3°F (11.3°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Phoenix, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Phoenix, 68.7°F (20.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Phoenix, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Phoenix?

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

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 Phoenix have in May?

The average day length in May in Phoenix, Illinois, is 14h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Phoenix, IL

Average pressure in May - Phoenix, 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
Phoenix, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Phoenix, IL

Average humidity in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Phoenix, IL

Average rainfall in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Phoenix, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Phoenix, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Phoenix, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Phoenix, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Phoenix, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Phoenix, IL

Average UV index in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Phoenix, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Phoenix, IL

Average visibility in May - Phoenix, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

Phoenix, Illinois, USA

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