May weather forecast
Bayard, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Bayard, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bayard, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.1 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bayard aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.4 snowfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bayard in May?

In Bayard, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bayard, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bayard aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bayard have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bayard have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Bayard?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index 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
Bayard, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°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 (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Bayard, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bayard, IA

Average wind speed in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Bayard, IA

Average humidity in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Bayard, IA

Average rainfall in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Bayard, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bayard, IA

Average snowfall in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bayard, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bayard, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bayard, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Bayard, IA

Average UV index in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Bayard, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Bayard, IA

Average visibility in May - Bayard, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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