May weather in Paw Paw, IL
The average temperature in Paw Paw in May is 59.3°F (48.2°F–70.3°F). Average precipitation: 4.83 inches.
May is a spring month in Paw Paw, and is warmer than the annual average of 47.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 21m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
70.3°F
Avg Low
48.2°F
Precipitation
4.83 in
Daylight
14h 21m
May records in Paw Paw
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 82.9°F (2013) | 27.0°F (1978) | 1.90 in (2003) |
| May 2 | 87.1°F (1992) | 26.1°F (1978) | 0.92 in (1983) |
| May 3 | 86.0°F (1968) | 24.1°F (2005) | 1.73 in (1919) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (1969) | 28.9°F (2005) | 1.56 in (1946) |
| May 5 | 84.9°F (1969) | 30.9°F (2011) | 2.25 in (1965) |
| May 6 | 86.0°F (1980) | 28.9°F (1989) | 1.28 in (1976) |
| May 7 | 86.0°F (2004) | 27.0°F (1989) | 1.46 in (1945) |
| May 8 | 87.1°F (2023) | 28.9°F (1989) | 1.74 in (1939) |
| May 9 | 90.0°F (1963) | 27.0°F (1966) | 2.06 in (1996) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (1963) | 26.1°F (1980) | 3.88 in (1951) |
| May 11 | 91.0°F (2011) | 30.0°F (1966) | 2.35 in (2003) |
| May 12 | 91.0°F (2022) | 30.0°F (1981) | 3.57 in (1966) |
| May 13 | 91.0°F (2022) | 30.0°F (1981) | 2.30 in (1970) |
| May 14 | 90.0°F (2022) | 35.1°F (1996) | 1.46 in (1945) |
| May 15 | 91.0°F (2013) | 33.1°F (2016) | 1.61 in (2020) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (2025) | 33.1°F (1997) | 1.86 in (1941) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (2025) | 35.1°F (2009) | 2.57 in (1974) |
| May 18 | 88.0°F (1971) | 30.0°F (2002) | 2.60 in (1986) |
| May 19 | 90.0°F (1964) | 33.1°F (2002) | 2.95 in (1987) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (1975) | 35.1°F (1981) | 1.21 in (2003) |
| May 21 | 93.0°F (1977) | 32.0°F (2002) | 1.80 in (1987) |
| May 22 | 90.0°F (1977) | 36.0°F (1963) | 1.42 in (1983) |
| May 23 | 91.9°F (1975) | 34.0°F (2006) | 1.22 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 90.0°F (1964) | 34.0°F (1992) | 2.03 in (1995) |
| May 25 | 93.0°F (2010) | 32.0°F (1992) | 1.28 in (1975) |
| May 26 | 93.0°F (1967) | 34.0°F (1979) | 2.06 in (2008) |
| May 27 | 91.9°F (1967) | 36.0°F (1971) | 1.95 in (2009) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2012) | 33.1°F (1971) | 1.78 in (1956) |
| May 29 | 95.0°F (2018) | 33.1°F (1965) | 1.39 in (1996) |
| May 30 | 95.0°F (2018) | 35.1°F (1984) | 2.12 in (2011) |
| May 31 | 90.0°F (1994) | 37.9°F (1996) | 2.65 in (2004) |