May weather forecast
Cedar Valley, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Cedar Valley, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Throughout May, Cedar Valley anticipates an average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.7 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cedar Valley, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Cedar Valley, 69.6°F (20.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.7°F (11.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Cedar Valley?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Cedar Valley is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Cedar Valley, in May, during 18.7 rainfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Cedar Valley, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Valley have in May?

In Cedar Valley, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average temperature in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average pressure in May - Cedar Valley, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cedar Valley, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average humidity in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cedar Valley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average UV index in May - Cedar Valley, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Cedar Valley, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Cedar Valley, IA

Average visibility in May - Cedar Valley, 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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