May weather forecast
Barnes City, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Barnes City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). Throughout the month of May, Barnes City observes an average nighttime temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Barnes City, there are 117.7 rainfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Barnes City are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Barnes City. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Barnes City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.7 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Barnes City is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Barnes City, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Barnes City is 8.5h.

UV index

In Barnes City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Barnes City?

The high-temperature, in May, in Barnes City, records 69.3°F (20.7°C), while the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Barnes City?

In Barnes City, Iowa, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Barnes City in May?

In Barnes City, Iowa, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Barnes City?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Barnes City. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Barnes City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Barnes City have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Barnes City?

On the first day of May in Barnes City, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Barnes City?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Barnes City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Barnes City, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Barnes City, IA

Average temperature in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Barnes City, IA

Average pressure in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Barnes City, IA

Average wind speed in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Barnes City, IA

Average humidity in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Barnes City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Barnes City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Barnes City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Barnes City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Barnes City, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Barnes City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Barnes City, IA

Average UV index in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Barnes City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Barnes City, IA

Average visibility in May - Barnes City, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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