The weather in May in Island Lake

It's pleasantly warm in May in Island Lake with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 26°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 Island Lake. 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 Island Lake, 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, Island Lake reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 226 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Island Lake

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Island Lake. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Island Lake New York
Average temperature 20°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 226 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 22 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Island Lake with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 20°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 Island Lake is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Island Lake, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Island Lake

Temperature in May in Island Lake over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake

Total precipitation in May in Island Lake over the years

Daily UV index in May in Island Lake

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Island Lake. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.