May weather forecast
Carpenter, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Carpenter, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.6°F (19.2°C) and an average low of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

Carpenter's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). During May nights, Carpenter records an average temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Carpenter, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.3 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Carpenter aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Carpenter. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Carpenter aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Carpenter have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

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 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Carpenter, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Carpenter, IA

Average temperature in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in May
Carpenter, IA

Average pressure in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carpenter, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Carpenter, IA

Average humidity in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Carpenter, IA

Average rainfall in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Carpenter, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carpenter, IA

Average snowfall in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carpenter, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carpenter, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Carpenter, IA

Average UV index in May - Carpenter, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Carpenter, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Carpenter, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Carpenter, IA

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

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

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