May weather forecast
Dewar, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dewar, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). In the month of May, the average temperature dips to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dewar, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. In Dewar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.6 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Dewar aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Dewar, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.6 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Dewar, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Dewar, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dewar in May?

The high-temperature during May is 68.2°F (20.1°C) and the low-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Dewar?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Dewar, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dewar have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Dewar, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dewar have in May?

In Dewar, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Dewar?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Dewar, IA

Average temperature in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in May
Dewar, IA

Average pressure in May - Dewar, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dewar, IA

Average wind speed in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Dewar, IA

Average humidity in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Dewar, IA

Average rainfall in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Dewar, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dewar, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dewar, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dewar, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Dewar, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Dewar, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Dewar, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Dewar, IA

Average visibility in May - Dewar, 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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