May weather forecast
Gray, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Gray, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

Gray's May weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). During May, the nighttime temperature averages to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In Gray, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

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, Gray aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Gray, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 18.23" (463mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gray is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Gray, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°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 73%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gray, during May, the rain falls for 18.2 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, Gray aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gray have in May?

In Gray, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gray, IA

Average temperature in May - Gray, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Gray, IA

Average pressure in May - Gray, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gray, IA

Average wind speed in May - Gray, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Gray, IA

Average humidity in May - Gray, 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
Gray, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Gray, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Gray, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gray, IA

Average snowfall in May - Gray, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gray, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gray, 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 3min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gray, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Gray, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Gray, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Gray, IA

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

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
Gray, IA

Average visibility in May - Gray, 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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