May weather forecast
Hamilton, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hamilton, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) in Hamilton.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Hamilton is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, Iowa, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hamilton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119 days and collects up to 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hamilton, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hamilton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, in Hamilton, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Hamilton, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hamilton is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hamilton in May?

In Hamilton, 69.4°F (20.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.7°F (11.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Hamilton?

In May, the average relative humidity in Hamilton is 81%.

How much does it rain in Hamilton in May?

In Hamilton, Iowa, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Hamilton?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hamilton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length in Hamilton, Iowa, is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Hamilton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hamilton, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamilton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Hamilton?

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 temperature in May
Hamilton, IA

Average temperature in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Hamilton, IA

Average pressure in May - Hamilton, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hamilton, IA

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

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

Average humidity in May
Hamilton, IA

Average humidity in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Hamilton, IA

Average rainfall in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Hamilton, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hamilton, IA

Average snowfall in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hamilton, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 18min).

  • 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hamilton, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Hamilton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Hamilton, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Hamilton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Hamilton, IA

Average visibility in May - Hamilton, 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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