May weather forecast
Grimes, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Grimes, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). During May, Grimes experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In Grimes, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are May and June, with an average 2.52" (64mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Grimes. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Grimes aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Grimes, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Grimes, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Grimes, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Grimes is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Grimes, is 69.6°F (20.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Grimes, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall are May and June, with an average 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Grimes aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Grimes, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Grimes, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value 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
Grimes, IA

Average temperature in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°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 (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Grimes, IA

Average pressure in May - Grimes, 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
Grimes, IA

Average wind speed in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Grimes, IA

Average humidity in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Grimes, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Grimes, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Grimes, 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 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Grimes, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Grimes, IA

Average UV index in May - Grimes, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Grimes, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Grimes, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Grimes, IA

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

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

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