May weather forecast
Drakesville, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Drakesville, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Throughout the month of May, Drakesville witnesses an average temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Drakesville is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drakesville, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Drakesville, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Drakesville 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 average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Drakesville in May?

May temperatures in Drakesville vary between a high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Drakesville?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Drakesville in May?

In Drakesville, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Drakesville?

In Drakesville, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Drakesville in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Drakesville have in May?

In Drakesville, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Drakesville?

On the first day of May in Drakesville, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Drakesville?

In Drakesville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Drakesville?

In Drakesville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value 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
Drakesville, IA

Average temperature in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Drakesville, IA

Average pressure in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Drakesville, IA

Average wind speed in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Drakesville, IA

Average humidity in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Drakesville, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Drakesville, IA

Average snowfall in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Drakesville, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Drakesville, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Drakesville, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Drakesville, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Drakesville, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Drakesville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Drakesville, IA

Average visibility in May - Drakesville, 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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