May weather forecast
Gilead, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gilead, is an agreeable month, 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

Gilead's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). An average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Gilead, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gilead. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gilead aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Gilead, Iowa, 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 in Gilead is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Gilead, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gilead in May?

Gilead in May has an average high-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Gilead?

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

How much does it rain in Gilead in May?

In Gilead, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Gilead?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Gilead?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gilead?

On the first day of May in Gilead, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:15 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 Gilead?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Gilead?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gilead, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gilead, IA

Average temperature in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average pressure in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average wind speed in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average humidity in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average rainfall in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average snowfall in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average UV index in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Gilead, 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
Gilead, IA

Average visibility in May - Gilead, 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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