Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Carmel, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In Carmel, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carmel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.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, Carmel aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Carmel, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.3 days and aggregates up to 18.5" (470mm) of snow.Daylight
In Carmel, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Carmel, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Carmel, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carmel, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Carmel, IA
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Carmel, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Carmel, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carmel, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carmel, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carmel, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carmel, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Carmel, 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
Carmel, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Carmel, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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