May weather forecast
Quincy, IL

Share

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Quincy, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72°F (22.2°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Quincy's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in April to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). In Quincy, the nighttime temperature averages to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Quincy is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Quincy. Rain falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Quincy, Illinois, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Quincy, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Quincy is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Quincy?

In Quincy, 72°F (22.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.2°F (12.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Quincy?

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

What is the wettest month in Quincy?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Quincy?

In May, in Quincy, Illinois, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Quincy?

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

Does it snow in Quincy in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Quincy?

In May, the average day length in Quincy is 14h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Quincy?

On the first day of May in Quincy, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Quincy?

The average sunshine duration in May in Quincy is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Quincy?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Quincy, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Quincy, IL

Average temperature in May - Quincy, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Quincy, IL

Average pressure in May - Quincy, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Quincy, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Quincy, IL

Average humidity in May - Quincy, 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
Quincy, IL

Average rainfall in May - Quincy, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Quincy, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Quincy, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Quincy, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Quincy, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Quincy, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Quincy, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Quincy, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Quincy, IL

Average UV index in May - Quincy, 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
Quincy, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Quincy, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Quincy, IL

Average visibility in May - Quincy, 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).

Quincy, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location