Weather on May 1
Joliet, IL
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 1st in Joliet, IL typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 44°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 2013 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (37°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 41% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 5.18" of rain. The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 1st in Joliet, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52° | 43° | 47° | — | — |
| 2025 | 71° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 2024 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 2023 | 48° | 38° | 43° | 0.51" | — |
| 2022 | 72° | 51° | 61° | 1.42" | — |
| 2021 | 64° | 42° | 53° | — | — |
| 2020 | 59° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 2019 | 53° | 41° | 47° | 5.18" | — |
| 2018 | 79° | 38° | 58° | — | — |
| 2017 | 59° | 40° | 49° | 2.67" | — |
| 2016 | 49° | 46° | 47° | 1.63" | — |
| 2015 | 52° | 36° | 44° | — | — |
| 2014 | 52° | 42° | 47° | 0.05" | — |
| 2013warmest | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2012 | 62° | 43° | 52° | 1.27" | — |
| 2011 | 73° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 2010 | 70° | 59° | 64° | 0.08" | — |
| 2009 | 68° | 49° | 58° | 0.99" | — |
| 2008 | 64° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 52° | 62° | — | — |
| 2006 | 60° | 54° | 57° | 1.02" | — |
| 2005 | 56° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2004 | 66° | 44° | 55° | 0.86" | — |
| 2003 | 73° | 50° | 62° | 2.84" | — |
| 2002 | 63° | 43° | 53° | 0.05" | — |
| 2001 | 85° | 51° | 68° | 0.03" | — |
| 2000 | 74° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1999 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 1998 | 63° | 52° | 57° | — | — |
| 1997 | 75° | 34° | 54° | 1.02" | — |
| 1996 | 56° | 37° | 46° | — | — |
| 1995 | 49° | 40° | 44° | — | — |
| 1994 | 44° | 34° | 39° | 1.5" | — |
| 1993 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1992 | 70° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 1991 | 60° | 40° | 50° | 0.13" | — |
| 1990 | 71° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1989 | 63° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1988 | 75° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 1987 | 59° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 1986 | 79° | 48° | 63° | 0.74" | — |
| 1985 | 79° | 42° | 60° | 0.08" | — |
| 1984 | 59° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 1983 | 63° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 1981 | 59° | 42° | 51° | 0.08" | — |
| 1980 | 61° | 40° | 50° | — | — |
| 1979coldest | 42° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 1978 | 54° | 30° | 42° | — | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 1976 | 62° | 44° | 53° | — | — |
| 1974 | 65° | 43° | 54° | — | — |
| 1973 | 76° | 50° | 63° | 4.32" | — |
| 1972 | 72° | 51° | 61° | 0.08" | — |
| 1971 | 65° | 48° | 56° | — | — |
Joliet, IL Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Joliet, IL Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Joliet, IL Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Joliet, IL
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