May weather forecast
Ellston, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ellston, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Nighttime temperature in Ellston dips to a mean of 53.1°F (11.7°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ellston, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.9 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ellston. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ellston, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ellston aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Ellston, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ellston, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ellston is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ellston in May?

The high-temperature during May is 69.6°F (20.9°C) and the low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ellston?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ellston is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ellston?

In Ellston, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Ellston?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ellston, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ellston aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ellston have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ellston?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellston have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Ellston, Iowa, is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ellston?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ellston, Iowa, 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
Ellston, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellston, IA

Average pressure in May - Ellston, 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
Ellston, IA

Average wind speed in May - Ellston, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellston, IA

Average humidity in May - Ellston, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Ellston, IA

Average rainfall in May - Ellston, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellston, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Ellston, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellston, IA

Average snowfall in May - Ellston, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellston, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ellston, 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 3min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellston, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Ellston, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellston, IA

Average UV index in May - Ellston, 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
Ellston, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Ellston, IA

Average visibility in May - Ellston, 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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