May weather forecast
Border Plains, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Border Plains, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

As Border Plains, Iowa, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Border Plains encounters an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Border Plains, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.2 rainfall days, and 26.5" (673mm) 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, Border Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Border Plains, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 16.61" (422mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Border Plains, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Border Plains, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Border Plains in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Border Plains, is 69.1°F (20.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Border Plains in May?

In Border Plains, Iowa, in May, during 17.9 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Border Plains?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Border Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Border Plains have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Border Plains, IA

Average temperature in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Border Plains, IA

Average pressure in May - Border Plains, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Border Plains, IA

Average wind speed in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Border Plains, IA

Average humidity in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Border Plains, IA

Average rainfall in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Border Plains, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Border Plains, IA

Average snowfall in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Border Plains, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Border Plains, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Border Plains, 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 6min).

  • 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: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Border Plains, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Border Plains, IA

Average UV index in May - Border Plains, 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
Border Plains, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Border Plains, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Border Plains, IA

Average visibility in May - Border Plains, 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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