May weather forecast
Ira, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Ira, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in Ira's average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). During May, Ira's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ira aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Ira, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ira is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ira?

The high-temperature during May is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ira?

In Ira, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Ira?

The month with the most rainfall in Ira is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Ira?

In Ira, Iowa, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ira?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ira aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In Ira, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ira?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ira, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ira have in May?

In Ira, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ira?

In Ira, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ira, IA

Average temperature in May - Ira, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°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 (13.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Ira, IA

Average pressure in May - Ira, 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
Ira, IA

Average wind speed in May - Ira, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Ira, IA

Average humidity in May - Ira, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Ira, IA

Average rainfall in May - Ira, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Ira, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Ira, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ira, IA

Average snowfall in May - Ira, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ira, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Ira, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ira, 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 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
Ira, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Ira, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Ira, IA

Average UV index in May - Ira, 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
Ira, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Ira, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Ira, IA

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

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

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