May weather forecast
Cushing, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cushing, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Cushing sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). In May, Cushing reports a consistent average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cushing aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, in Cushing, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Cushing, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cushing in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Cushing, is 69.4°F (20.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cushing, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cushing, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cushing aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Cushing, Iowa, is 14h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cushing have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Cushing, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cushing, IA

Average temperature in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°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 (13.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Cushing, IA

Average pressure in May - Cushing, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cushing, IA

Average wind speed in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Cushing, IA

Average humidity in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Cushing, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
Cushing, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cushing, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cushing, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cushing, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cushing, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cushing, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cushing, IA

Average UV index in May - Cushing, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cushing, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Cushing, IA

Average visibility in May - Cushing, 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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