May weather forecast
Earlham, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Earlham, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) is expected during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Earlham, in May, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Earlham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.7 days and collects up to 16.06" (408mm) 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, Earlham aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Earlham, there are 32 snowfall days, and 7.32" (186mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Earlham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Earlham?

In Earlham, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Earlham, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Earlham, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Earlham have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Earlham, IA

Average temperature in May - Earlham, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Earlham, IA

Average pressure in May - Earlham, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Earlham, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Earlham, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Earlham, IA

Average rainfall in May - Earlham, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Earlham, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Earlham, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Earlham, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Earlham, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Earlham, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Earlham, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Earlham, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Earlham, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Earlham, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Earlham, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Earlham, IA

Average visibility in May - Earlham, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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