May weather forecast
Fontanelle, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fontanelle, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C) to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). During May, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 52.5°F (11.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Fontanelle, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Fontanelle, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fontanelle aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Fontanelle, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Fontanelle, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Fontanelle, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and a low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Fontanelle, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fontanelle aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fontanelle have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average temperature in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°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 (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average pressure in May - Fontanelle, 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
Fontanelle, IA

Average wind speed in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average humidity in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

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

Average rainfall in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average rainfall in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average snowfall in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fontanelle, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Fontanelle, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Fontanelle, IA

Average UV index in May - Fontanelle, 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
Fontanelle, IA

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

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

Average visibility in May
Fontanelle, IA

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

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

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