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
May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). In Shawneetown, the expected average low-temperature for May is a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Shawneetown, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shawneetown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Shawneetown, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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When it does not snow in Shawneetown?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Shawneetown, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Shawneetown, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Shawneetown, 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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