May weather forecast
Griffen, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Griffen, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.8°C and min 11.7°C.

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 14.8°C in April to a pleasant 20.8°C. The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 11.7°C.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Griffen, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm of precipitation. In Griffen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.3 days and collects up to 533mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Griffen aggregates 8mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 277mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Griffen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 20.8°C and 11.7°C respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Griffen?
In Griffen, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Griffen, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Griffen aggregates 8mm of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 14h and 36min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Griffen have in May?
In Griffen, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Griffen, IA
Average temperature in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°C).

Average pressure in May - Griffen, IA
Average pressure in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Griffen, IA
Average wind speed in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Griffen, IA
Average humidity in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

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

Average rainfall in May - Griffen, IA
Average rainfall in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (85mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Griffen, IA
Average rainfall days in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May - Griffen, IA
Average snowfall in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (78mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Griffen, IA
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Griffen, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Griffen, IA
Average sunshine days in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Griffen, IA
Average UV index in May
Griffen, 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 - Griffen, IA
Average cloud cover in May
Griffen, 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 September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May - Griffen, IA
Average visibility in May
Griffen, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (8km).

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