Galesburg Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Galesburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Galesburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Nightly temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Average temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.6°C 52.8°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Galesburg with around 100mm 3.9 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Galesburg

Galesburg average temperature in May

May rainfall

Galesburg average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Galesburg 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 Galesburg in May 2024.

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Galesburg weather stats

Galesburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: February 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January -1.2°C 29.8°F
Wettest month: July 112mm 4.4ins
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