May weather forecast
Staunton, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Staunton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 73.9°F (23.3°C) and min 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) is experienced in Staunton, Illinois.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Staunton, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Staunton, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.4 days and collects up to 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Staunton, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Staunton is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Staunton?

May temperatures in Staunton vary between a high-temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Staunton?

In May, the average relative humidity in Staunton, Illinois, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Staunton?

In May, in Staunton, Illinois, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Staunton?

In Staunton, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Staunton have in May?

In Staunton, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Staunton?

On the first day of May in Staunton, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Staunton?

In Staunton, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Staunton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Staunton, IL

Average temperature in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.7°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Staunton, IL

Average pressure in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Staunton, IL

Average wind speed in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Staunton, IL

Average humidity in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Staunton, IL

Average rainfall in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Staunton, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Staunton, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Staunton, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Staunton, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Staunton, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Staunton, IL

Average UV index in May - Staunton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Staunton, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Staunton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Staunton, IL

Average visibility in May - Staunton, 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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