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's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). An average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Elgin during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Elgin, during May, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Elgin. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Elgin 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 in Elgin is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, in Elgin, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Elgin, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Elgin?
What is the average humidity in May in Elgin?
How much does it rain in Elgin in May?
What is the last month it snows in Elgin?
How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Elgin?
How long on average sun shines in May in Elgin?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Elgin?
What is the UV index reading in May in Elgin?
Average temperature in May
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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
Elgin, 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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