May weather forecast
Blakesburg, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Blakesburg, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Blakesburg's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average temperature in Blakesburg, Iowa, during May nights dips to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Blakesburg, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Blakesburg, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119 days and collects up to 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Blakesburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Blakesburg, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Blakesburg is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Blakesburg, Iowa, 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: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Blakesburg?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Blakesburg during May are 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Blakesburg?

The average relative humidity in May in Blakesburg, Iowa, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Blakesburg in May?

In Blakesburg, during May, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Blakesburg?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Blakesburg, Iowa. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Blakesburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Blakesburg have in May?

In Blakesburg, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Blakesburg?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Blakesburg have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Blakesburg is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Blakesburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Blakesburg is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average temperature in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average pressure in May - Blakesburg, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average wind speed in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

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

Average humidity in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average humidity in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average rainfall in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average snowfall in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Blakesburg, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Blakesburg, IA

Average UV index in May - Blakesburg, 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
Blakesburg, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Blakesburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Blakesburg, IA

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

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

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