May weather forecast
Guernsey, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Guernsey, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.3°F (20.7°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Guernsey observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

In Guernsey, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Guernsey aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39 snowfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 69.3°F (20.7°C) and the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Guernsey, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Guernsey aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Guernsey have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Guernsey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Guernsey, IA

Average temperature in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°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 (14.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Guernsey, IA

Average pressure in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Guernsey, IA

Average wind speed in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Guernsey, IA

Average humidity in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Guernsey, IA

Average rainfall in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in May
Guernsey, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Guernsey, IA

Average snowfall in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Guernsey, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Guernsey, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Guernsey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Guernsey, IA

Average UV index in May - Guernsey, 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
Guernsey, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Guernsey, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Guernsey, IA

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

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

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