Weather in Chicago: May
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Average day temperature: | 62.9°F |
Average night temperature: | 53.6°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 49.3°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: | 3.8 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2024
2023
2022
The highest day temperature during May of 2024 was 76°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 48°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 65.3°F and 56.4°F.
Sea water temperature in Chicago in May, °F
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2024
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2022
The average sea water temperature in May of 2024 was 55.2°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 60.4°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 4.1 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 9.3 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: 8.7.
Best time for vacation in Chicago
Chicago on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 08:42
February 11, tuesday
0900

27°F
S
14 mph
14 mph
1200

28°F
SW
13 mph
13 mph
1500

28°F
S
12 mph
12 mph
1800

28°F
S
12 mph
12 mph
2100

27°F
SW
11 mph
11 mph
February 12, wednesday
0000

27°F
SW
11 mph
11 mph
0300

27°F
SW
11 mph
11 mph
0600

27°F
SW
13 mph
13 mph