May weather forecast
Carson, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carson, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.5°F (21.4°C) and an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). Carson observes an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Carson is 73%.

Rainfall

In Carson, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) 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, Carson aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Carson, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Carson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Carson, is 70.5°F (21.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Carson, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Carson aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Carson, the average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Carson, IA

Average temperature in May - Carson, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Carson, IA

Average pressure in May - Carson, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carson, IA

Average wind speed in May - Carson, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Carson, IA

Average humidity in May - Carson, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Carson, IA

Average rainfall in May - Carson, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Carson, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Carson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carson, IA

Average snowfall in May - Carson, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carson, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carson, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carson, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Carson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Carson, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Carson, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Carson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Carson, IA

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

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

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