May weather forecast
Elwood, IN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Elwood, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C).

Temperature

In Elwood, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Throughout May, Elwood anticipates an average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elwood aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Elwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.7 days and aggregates up to 15.12" (384mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 9:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Elwood, in May, the average high-temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Elwood, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.1 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Elwood, in May, during 21.1 rainfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Elwood. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elwood aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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 6:41 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 9:06 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Elwood, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elwood, IN

Average temperature in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°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 (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Elwood, IN

Average pressure in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"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
Elwood, IN

Average wind speed in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

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 (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Elwood, IN

Average humidity in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Elwood, IN

Average rainfall in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Elwood, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elwood, IN

Average snowfall in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elwood, IN

Average snowfall days in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elwood, IN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elwood, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elwood, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Elwood, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Elwood, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Elwood, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Elwood, IN

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

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

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