May weather forecast
Lehigh, IA

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Lehigh's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Lehigh, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lehigh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.2 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lehigh. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lehigh. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lehigh aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lehigh, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Lehigh is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lehigh in May?

May temperatures in Lehigh, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and a low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lehigh?

The average relative humidity in May in Lehigh is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May in Lehigh?

In May, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout May, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Lehigh?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Lehigh, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lehigh aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length in Lehigh is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lehigh?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lehigh, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lehigh?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Lehigh, Iowa, is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Lehigh?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lehigh, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lehigh, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Lehigh, IA

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

Average wind speed in May
Lehigh, IA

Average wind speed in May - Lehigh, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Lehigh, IA

Average humidity in May - Lehigh, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Lehigh, IA

Average rainfall in May - Lehigh, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Lehigh, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Lehigh, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lehigh, IA

Average snowfall in May - Lehigh, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lehigh, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lehigh, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lehigh, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Lehigh, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lehigh, IA

Average UV index in May - Lehigh, 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
Lehigh, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Lehigh, IA

Average visibility in May - Lehigh, 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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