May weather forecast
Colfax, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Colfax, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a mild 59°F (15°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). May brings Colfax a consistent average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In Colfax, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Colfax is May, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Colfax. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Colfax aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colfax, there are 27.7 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Colfax, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Colfax?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Colfax?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Colfax?

The month with the most rainfall in Colfax, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Colfax in May?

In Colfax, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Colfax?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Colfax?

The average day length in May in Colfax is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Colfax?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colfax, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in May?

In Colfax, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Colfax?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Colfax, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Colfax, IA

Average temperature in May - Colfax, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Colfax, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Colfax, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Colfax, IA

Average humidity in May - Colfax, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Colfax, IA

Average rainfall in May - Colfax, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Colfax, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Colfax, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Colfax, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Colfax, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Colfax, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Colfax, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Colfax, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Colfax, IA

Average UV index in May - Colfax, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Colfax, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Colfax, 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 July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Colfax, IA

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

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

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