May weather forecast
Jefferson, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Jefferson, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

Jefferson's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Jefferson, in May, experiences an average temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) 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, Jefferson aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Jefferson, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Jefferson, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, in Jefferson, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Jefferson, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Jefferson aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Jefferson, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Jefferson, IA

Average pressure in May - Jefferson, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Jefferson, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Jefferson, IA

Average humidity in May - Jefferson, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Jefferson, IA

Average rainfall in May - Jefferson, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Jefferson, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Jefferson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Jefferson, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Jefferson, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Jefferson, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Jefferson, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Jefferson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Jefferson, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, IA

Average visibility in May - Jefferson, 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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