May weather forecast
Cooper, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cooper, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Cooper sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Cooper, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cooper. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cooper aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cooper, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Cooper, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk 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:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Cooper, is 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cooper, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cooper?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cooper aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooper have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Cooper, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate 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
Cooper, IA

Average temperature in May - Cooper, 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 (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°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 (13.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Cooper, IA

Average pressure in May - Cooper, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cooper, IA

Average wind speed in May - Cooper, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Cooper, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Cooper, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cooper, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Cooper, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cooper, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cooper, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cooper, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in May
Cooper, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cooper, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Cooper, IA

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cooper, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Cooper, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Cooper, IA

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

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

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