May weather forecast
Lakeside, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Lakeside, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 57.2°F (14°C) to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). Lakeside throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In Lakeside, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Lakeside, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation. In Lakeside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) 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, Lakeside aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Lakeside, Iowa, is 8.7h.

UV index

In Lakeside, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Lakeside, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout May, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Lakeside, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lakeside, IA

Average temperature in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°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 (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Lakeside, IA

Average pressure in May - Lakeside, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lakeside, IA

Average wind speed in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lakeside, IA

Average humidity in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Lakeside, IA

Average rainfall in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Lakeside, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lakeside, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lakeside, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lakeside, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Lakeside, IA

Average UV index in May - Lakeside, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lakeside, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Lakeside, 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 July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Lakeside, IA

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

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

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