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 onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Ericson, May nights cool down to an average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) 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, Ericson aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.9 snowfall days, and 6.3" (160mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
In Ericson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Ericson, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Ericson, 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
Ericson, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
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
Ericson, IA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Ericson, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Ericson, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ericson, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ericson, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ericson, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ericson, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).
Average UV index in May
Ericson, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ericson, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Ericson, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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