May weather in Kirkwood, IL
The average temperature in Kirkwood in May is 61.7°F (50.9°F–72.5°F). Average precipitation: 5.50 inches.
May is a spring month in Kirkwood, and is warmer than the annual average of 50°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 17m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
72.5°F
Avg Low
50.9°F
Precipitation
5.50 in
Daylight
14h 17m
May records in Kirkwood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.9°F (2001) | 32.0°F (2015) | 1.47 in (2019) |
| May 2 | 86.0°F (2001) | 37.9°F (1996) | 1.40 in (2012) |
| May 3 | 84.9°F (2018) | 33.1°F (2011) | 0.96 in (2013) |
| May 4 | 86.0°F (2001) | 28.0°F (2011) | 0.97 in (2001) |
| May 5 | 82.0°F (2000) | 37.9°F (2016) | 2.71 in (2003) |
| May 6 | 82.9°F (2000) | 34.0°F (2008) | 0.47 in (2022) |
| May 7 | 84.9°F (2000) | 39.9°F (2006) | 1.65 in (2010) |
| May 8 | 87.1°F (2014) | 39.0°F (2021) | 1.70 in (1998) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2000) | 28.0°F (2020) | 2.11 in (2021) |
| May 10 | 87.1°F (2011) | 37.0°F (1997) | 1.88 in (1996) |
| May 11 | 93.9°F (2022) | 39.0°F (2009) | 2.01 in (2008) |
| May 12 | 91.0°F (2022) | 35.1°F (2013) | 1.75 in (2002) |
| May 13 | 95.0°F (2022) | 35.1°F (1996) | 2.69 in (2010) |
| May 14 | 93.0°F (2022) | 37.0°F (2000) | 1.50 in (2001) |
| May 15 | 89.1°F (2007) | 35.1°F (1997) | 2.07 in (2020) |
| May 16 | 91.9°F (2025) | 32.0°F (1997) | 2.13 in (2009) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (2001) | 34.0°F (2011) | 1.27 in (2001) |
| May 18 | 90.0°F (1996) | 35.1°F (2002) | 0.98 in (2021) |
| May 19 | 91.0°F (1996) | 39.9°F (2002) | 0.65 in (2021) |
| May 20 | 91.0°F (2012) | 37.0°F (2002) | 1.63 in (2025) |
| May 21 | 88.0°F (2024) | 33.1°F (2002) | 1.54 in (2001) |
| May 22 | 90.0°F (2024) | 39.9°F (2003) | 0.68 in (2019) |
| May 23 | 87.1°F (2011) | 42.1°F (2025) | 0.36 in (1996) |
| May 24 | 88.0°F (2010) | 39.9°F (2001) | 1.64 in (2002) |
| May 25 | 91.0°F (2010) | 39.0°F (2001) | 1.50 in (2011) |
| May 26 | 89.1°F (2010) | 42.1°F (1997) | 3.00 in (2011) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (2012) | 42.1°F (1997) | 1.91 in (1996) |
| May 28 | 99.0°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2008) | 1.14 in (1995) |
| May 29 | 98.1°F (2018) | 28.9°F (2010) | 3.09 in (2019) |
| May 30 | 93.0°F (2006) | 41.0°F (1996) | 0.38 in (2019) |
| May 31 | 90.0°F (2022) | 44.1°F (2001) | 1.78 in (2000) |