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
The onset of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). During May, South Elgin's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In South Elgin, in May, during 17.4 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, South Elgin aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In South Elgin, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for South Elgin in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in May
South Elgin, 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
South Elgin, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Elgin, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
South Elgin, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
South Elgin, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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