May weather forecast
Ripley, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Ripley, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 72°F (22.2°C) and min 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's comfortable 62.6°F (17°C) to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Ripley records an average temperature drop to a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ripley, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Ripley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 72°F (22.2°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Ripley, 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 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ripley, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Ripley, 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 Ripley have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ripley have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°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 (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Ripley, IL

Average pressure in May - Ripley, 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
Ripley, IL

Average wind speed in May - Ripley, 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 July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Ripley, IL

Average humidity in May - Ripley, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Ripley, IL

Average rainfall in May - Ripley, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Ripley, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ripley, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ripley, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Ripley, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ripley, 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: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ripley, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Ripley, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Ripley, IL

Average UV index in May - Ripley, 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
Ripley, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Ripley, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Ripley, IL

Average visibility in May - Ripley, 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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