Carthage Weather in May

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

The climate in Carthage during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Carthage and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Carthage weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Nightly temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Average temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Carthage with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Carthage

Carthage average temperature in May

May rainfall

Carthage average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Carthage 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 Carthage in May 2024.

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Carthage weather stats

Carthage weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -0.4°C 31.3°F
Wettest month: September 111mm 4.4ins
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