May weather forecast
Harvey, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Harvey, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.8°F (21°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Harvey's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). During May, Harvey experiences an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Harvey aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Harvey, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Harvey, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 69.8°F (21°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Harvey, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Harvey, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) 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, Harvey aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harvey have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harvey, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Harvey have in May?

In Harvey, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Harvey, IA

Average temperature in May - Harvey, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°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 (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Harvey, IA

Average pressure in May - Harvey, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Harvey, IA

Average wind speed in May - Harvey, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Harvey, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Harvey, IA

Average rainfall in May - Harvey, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Harvey, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Harvey, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Harvey, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Harvey, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Harvey, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Harvey, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Harvey, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Harvey, IA

Average UV index in May - Harvey, 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
Harvey, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Harvey, IA

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

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

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