May weather forecast
Cromwell, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cromwell, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). Cromwell witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Cromwell, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cromwell aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Cromwell, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cromwell is 8.3h.

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 ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cromwell, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Cromwell, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cromwell aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cromwell?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cromwell have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cromwell, IA

Average temperature in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Cromwell, IA

Average pressure in May - Cromwell, 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
Cromwell, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Cromwell, IA

Average humidity in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Cromwell, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Cromwell, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cromwell, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cromwell, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cromwell, 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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cromwell, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Cromwell, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cromwell, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Cromwell, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Cromwell, IA

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

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

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