Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). In Dover Mills, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout May, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dover Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.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, Dover Mills aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.9 snowfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Dover Mills, 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
Dover Mills, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dover Mills, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Dover Mills, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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