May weather forecast
Cotter, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cotter, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) in April to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). During the month of May, Cotter anticipates a mean low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cotter is May, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cotter, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cotter is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cotter is 9h.

UV index

In Cotter, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Cotter?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cotter are 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Cotter?

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

What is the wettest month in Cotter?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Cotter in May?

In Cotter, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cotter?

In Cotter, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Cotter in May?

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

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cotter?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cotter, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cotter?

The average sunshine duration in May in Cotter, Iowa, is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Cotter?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cotter 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
Cotter, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Cotter, IA

Average pressure in May - Cotter, 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
Cotter, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Cotter, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Cotter, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cotter, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Cotter, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cotter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cotter, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cotter, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cotter, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Cotter, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cotter, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cotter, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cotter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Cotter, IA

Average UV index in May - Cotter, 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
Cotter, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Cotter, IA

Average visibility in May - Cotter, 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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