May weather forecast
Carbondale, IN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carbondale, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

In Carbondale, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Carbondale experiences a mean temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) during May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carbondale, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carbondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Carbondale, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Carbondale, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Carbondale, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Carbondale, 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, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Carbondale, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

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 Carbondale have in May?

In Carbondale, the average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Carbondale have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Carbondale, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Carbondale, IN

Average temperature in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Carbondale, IN

Average pressure in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carbondale, IN

Average wind speed in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Carbondale, IN

Average humidity in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Carbondale, IN

Average rainfall in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Carbondale, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carbondale, IN

Average snowfall in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carbondale, IN

Average snowfall days in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Carbondale, IN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carbondale, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Carbondale, IN

Average UV index in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Carbondale, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Carbondale, IN

Average visibility in May - Carbondale, IN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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