May weather forecast
Glidden, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Glidden, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Glidden sees an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Glidden. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Glidden aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Glidden, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Glidden, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Glidden?

The high-temperature, in May, in Glidden, is 69.1°F (20.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Glidden?

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Glidden aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Glidden have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Glidden is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Glidden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Glidden, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°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 (13.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Glidden, IA

Average pressure in May - Glidden, 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
Glidden, IA

Average wind speed in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Glidden, IA

Average humidity in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Glidden, IA

Average rainfall in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.29"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Glidden, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Glidden, IA

Average snowfall in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Glidden, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in May
Glidden, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Glidden, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Glidden, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Glidden, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Glidden, IA

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

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

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