Cambridge Weather in May

What's the weather like in Cambridge (Illinois) in May 2024?

The climate in Cambridge during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Cambridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Nightly temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Cambridge

Cambridge average temperature in May

May rainfall

Cambridge average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Cambridge average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cambridge in May 2024.

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Cambridge weather stats

Cambridge weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: July 111mm 4.4ins
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