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United StatesThe weather in May in Highland Park
It's pleasantly warm in May in Highland Park with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 16°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Highland Park. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Highland Park, Illinois. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2018, Highland Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 224 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Highland Park
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Highland Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Highland Park | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 224 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Highland Park with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 9°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Highland Park is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Highland Park, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Highland Park
Temperature in May in Highland Park over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Highland Park, Illinois. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Highland Park
Total precipitation in May in Highland Park over the years
Daily UV index in May in Highland Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Highland Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Highland Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Highland Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.