May weather forecast
Buckingham, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Buckingham, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

As Buckingham transitions into May, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In Buckingham, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buckingham aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.3 snowfall days, and 17.6" (447mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buckingham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Buckingham, is 68.5°F (20.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Buckingham, during May, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buckingham aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buckingham have 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 6:03 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buckingham, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buckingham have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Buckingham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Buckingham, IA

Average temperature in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Buckingham, IA

Average pressure in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Buckingham, IA

Average wind speed in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Buckingham, IA

Average humidity in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Buckingham, IA

Average rainfall in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Buckingham, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buckingham, IA

Average snowfall in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buckingham, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buckingham, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buckingham, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Buckingham, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Buckingham, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Buckingham, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Buckingham, IA

Average visibility in May - Buckingham, 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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