May weather forecast
Cedar, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cedar, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

Cedar's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). In Cedar, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) 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, Cedar aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cedar, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cedar, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C) and a low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cedar, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Cedar?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cedar aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Cedar, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Cedar, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cedar, IA

Average wind speed in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Cedar, IA

Average humidity in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Cedar, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in May
Cedar, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cedar, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cedar, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cedar, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cedar, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cedar, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cedar, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Cedar, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Cedar, IA

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

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

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