Weather in Chicago: May
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Average day temperature: | 62.7°F |
| Average night temperature: | 53.4°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 48.9°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 12 days |
| Day length: | 14.0 - 15.0 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 7 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 4.0 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2023
2022
2021
The highest day temperature during May of 2023 was 81°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 39°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 63.8°F and 52.9°F.
Sea water temperature in Chicago in May, °F
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2023
2022
2021
The average sea water temperature in May of 2023 was 51.2°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 57.0°F and 44.6°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Chicago in May is 4.6 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 9.8 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 8.6.
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Chicago on a weather map
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24 Hours Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 21:12
April 25, thursday
0000
39°F
SW
4 mph
4 mph
0300
39°F
W
4 mph
4 mph
0600
39°F
NW
4 mph
4 mph
0900
45°F
NW
6 mph
6 mph
1200
48°F
W
8 mph
8 mph
1500
52°F
W
10 mph
10 mph
1800
50°F
W
11 mph
11 mph
2100
48°F
W
9 mph
9 mph
