May weather forecast
River Forest, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in River Forest, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 64.4°F (18°C).

Temperature

In River Forest, the average high-temperature in May increases from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, River Forest aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In River Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

In River Forest, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in River Forest?

The average high-temperature, in May, in River Forest, is 64.4°F (18°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In River Forest, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, River Forest aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does River Forest have in May?

In River Forest, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
River Forest, IL

Average temperature in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in May
River Forest, IL

Average pressure in May - River Forest, 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
River Forest, IL

Average wind speed in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
River Forest, IL

Average humidity in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
River Forest, IL

Average rainfall in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
River Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
River Forest, IL

Average snowfall in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
River Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
River Forest, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
River Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
River Forest, IL

Average UV index in May - River Forest, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
River Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in May - River Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
River Forest, IL

Average visibility in May - River Forest, 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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