May weather forecast
Garden Grove, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Garden Grove, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). An average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) is common during the nights of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Garden Grove, during May, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Garden Grove aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Garden Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Garden Grove, 69.4°F (20.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Garden Grove, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Garden Grove aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Garden Grove, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Garden Grove?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average temperature in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°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
Garden Grove, IA

Average pressure in May - Garden Grove, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average wind speed in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average humidity in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average rainfall in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average snowfall in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Garden Grove, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average UV index in May - Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Garden Grove, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Garden Grove, IA

Average visibility in May - Garden Grove, 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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