May weather forecast
Lewis, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lewis, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) is noted during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lewis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.7 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lewis. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lewis aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lewis, records 69.6°F (20.9°C), while the low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Lewis is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Lewis, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lewis aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lewis?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Lewis, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Lewis, IA

Average pressure in May - Lewis, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"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
Lewis, IA

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

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

Average humidity in May
Lewis, IA

Average humidity in May - Lewis, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Lewis, IA

Average rainfall in May - Lewis, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Lewis, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lewis, IA

Average snowfall in May - Lewis, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lewis, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lewis, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lewis, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Lewis, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lewis, IA

Average UV index in May - Lewis, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lewis, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Lewis, IA

Average visibility in May - Lewis, 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).

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