Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) is observed in Houghton, Iowa.Humidity
In Houghton, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Houghton is May, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Houghton, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Houghton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Houghton?
What is the average humidity in May in Houghton?
What is the rainiest month in Houghton?
How many days does it rain in May in Houghton?
When it does not snow in Houghton?
Does it snow in Houghton in May?
How many hours of daylight does Houghton have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Houghton?
How long on average sun shines in May in Houghton?
How high is the UV index in May in Houghton?
Average temperature in May
Houghton, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°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 (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Houghton, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Houghton, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Houghton, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Houghton, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.25"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Houghton, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Houghton, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Houghton, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Houghton, 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 5min
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
Houghton, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Houghton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Houghton, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Houghton, 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).
Houghton, Iowa, USA
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