May weather forecast
Dike, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dike, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low of 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Dike, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Dike aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Dike, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.7 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Dike, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

During May, Dike experiences an average high-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and a low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Dike?

In Dike, during May, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Dike aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Dike, IA

Average temperature in May - Dike, 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 (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Dike, IA

Average pressure in May - Dike, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dike, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Dike, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Dike, IA

Average rainfall in May - Dike, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in May
Dike, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Dike, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dike, IA

Average snowfall in May - Dike, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dike, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dike, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dike, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Dike, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Dike, IA

Average UV index in May - Dike, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Dike, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Dike, IA

Average visibility in May - Dike, 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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