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 start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 51.6°F (10.9°C).Humidity
In Thomson, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Thomson. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.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, Thomson aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) 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 5:55 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Thomson, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
In Thomson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.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. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Thomson, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Thomson, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Thomson, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Thomson, IL
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Thomson, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Thomson, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Thomson, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Thomson, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Thomson, 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 3min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Thomson, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Thomson, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Thomson, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Thomson, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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