May weather forecast
Carlisle, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carlisle, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 70.2°F (21.2°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). Carlisle reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Carlisle aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Carlisle, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.2 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Carlisle, is 70.2°F (21.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Carlisle. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Carlisle, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Carlisle aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Carlisle, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Carlisle, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Carlisle, IA

Average temperature in May - Carlisle, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Carlisle, IA

Average pressure in May - Carlisle, 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
Carlisle, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Carlisle, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Carlisle, IA

Average rainfall in May - Carlisle, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Carlisle, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Carlisle, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carlisle, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carlisle, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Carlisle, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carlisle, 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 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carlisle, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Carlisle, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Carlisle, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Carlisle, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Carlisle, IA

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

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

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