May weather forecast
Fairview, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fairview, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

Fairview's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Fairview throughout May, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fairview is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Fairview, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fairview in May?

In Fairview, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairview have in May?

In Fairview, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Fairview?

In Fairview, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fairview, IA

Average temperature in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairview, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fairview, IA

Average wind speed in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph

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

Average humidity in May
Fairview, IA

Average humidity in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Fairview, IA

Average rainfall in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairview, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairview, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairview, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairview, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairview, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairview, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Fairview, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Fairview, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Fairview, IA

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

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

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