Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a mild 59°F (15°C) to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). During May, Rock Island sees a mean low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
In Rock Island, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Rock Island, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rock Island is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Average temperature in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Rock Island, 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 February (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Rock Island, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Rock Island, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Rock Island, 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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