May weather forecast
Grant City, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Grant City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Grant City, Iowa, sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 57.9°F (14.4°C) to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). In the month of May, the temperature in Grant City generally rests at an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In Grant City, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Grant City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Grant City, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, in Grant City, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and a low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Grant City, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Grant City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Grant City, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Grant City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Grant City, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Grant City, IA

Average pressure in May - Grant City, 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
Grant City, IA

Average wind speed in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Grant City, IA

Average humidity in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Grant City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Grant City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Grant City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Grant City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Grant City, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Grant City, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Grant City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Grant City, IA

Average UV index in May - Grant City, 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
Grant City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Grant City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Grant City, IA

Average visibility in May - Grant City, 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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