May weather forecast
Pittsfield, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Pittsfield, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.3°F (22.4°C) and min 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). Pittsfield usually reports an average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May 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

In May, the average length of the day in Pittsfield is 14h and 22min.
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

The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In Pittsfield, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Pittsfield, is 72.3°F (22.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.8°F (13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

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.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Pittsfield, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall in Pittsfield, Illinois.

Does it snow 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 May, the average day length in Pittsfield is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pittsfield have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Pittsfield, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Pittsfield, IL

Average temperature in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average pressure in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average wind speed in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average humidity in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average rainfall in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average snowfall in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average UV index in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, IL

Average visibility in May - Pittsfield, 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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