Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with May 1, 2019 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 42.6 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, three years out of the last 15 years had no measurable precipitation on this date.
Wind speeds have varied as well, with the strongest gust on May 1, 2017 reaching 44.5 mph and the highest sustained wind speed recorded on May 1, 2017 and May 1, 2021 at 22.6 mph.
These historical trends suggest that the weather on May 1 in Plainfield has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical May 1 Weather in Plainfield (Last 15 Years)
Year | High Temp (°F) | Low Temp (°F) | Precipitation (mm) | Rain (mm) | Snowfall (mm) | Strongest Wind Gust (mph) | Max Wind Speed (mph) |
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2010 | 73°F | 57°F | 2.7 mm | 2.7 mm | 0 mm | 32.7 mph | 12.1 mph |
2011 | 61°F | 48°F | 0.6 mm | 0.6 mm | 0 mm | 33.1 mph | 16.2 mph |
2012 | 67°F | 48°F | 7.2 mm | 7.2 mm | 0 mm | 22.6 mph | 10.3 mph |
2013 | 80°F | 60°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 22.8 mph | 10.5 mph |
2014 | 49°F | 42°F | 2.7 mm | 2.7 mm | 0 mm | 31.8 mph | 16.6 mph |
2015 | 67°F | 35°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 11.4 mph | 5.8 mph |
2016 | 55°F | 45°F | 5.6 mm | 5.6 mm | 0 mm | 23.7 mph | 11.1 mph |
2017 | 59°F | 43°F | 6.9 mm | 6.9 mm | 0 mm | 44.5 mph | 22.6 mph |
2018 | 80°F | 53°F | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 31.3 mph | 17.8 mph |
2019 | 67°F | 45°F | 42.6 mm | 42.6 mm | 0 mm | 42.1 mph | 14.4 mph |
2020 | 64°F | 38°F | 0.7 mm | 0.7 mm | 0 mm | 17.9 mph | 10.6 mph |
2021 | 79°F | 41°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 42.1 mph | 22.6 mph |
2022 | 56°F | 48°F | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 32.9 mph | 18.1 mph |
2023 | 50°F | 40°F | 3.4 mm | 3.4 mm | 0 mm | 38.7 mph | 22.2 mph |
2024 | 72°F | 53°F | 0.8 mm | 0.8 mm | 0 mm | 25.7 mph | 14.1 mph |