May weather forecast
Rockdale, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Rockdale, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.3°F (21.3°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Rockdale in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Rockdale is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Rockdale. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Rockdale, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Rockdale, the average high-temperature is 70.3°F (21.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Rockdale, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Rockdale, Illinois, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Rockdale, 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 Rockdale have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rockdale, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockdale have in May?

In Rockdale, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Rockdale 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
Rockdale, IL

Average temperature in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Rockdale, IL

Average pressure in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rockdale, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Rockdale, IL

Average humidity in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Rockdale, IL

Average rainfall in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Rockdale, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rockdale, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rockdale, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Rockdale, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rockdale, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rockdale, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Rockdale, IL

Average UV index in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Rockdale, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Rockdale, IL

Average visibility in May - Rockdale, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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