The weather in May in Racine
It's pleasantly warm in May in Racine with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 15°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Racine. 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 Racine, Wisconsin. 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 33°C in 2018, Racine 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 -2°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 244 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Racine
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Racine. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Racine | New York | |
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Average temperature | 19°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 25°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 244 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 24 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Racine with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Racine is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°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 Racine, Wisconsin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Racine
Temperature in May in Racine over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Racine, Wisconsin. 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 Racine
Total precipitation in May in Racine over the years
Daily UV index in May in Racine
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Racine, 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 Racine by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Racine. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.