May weather forecast
Martinsburg, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Martinsburg, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 70°F (21.1°C) and min 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). Martinsburg records an average nighttime low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In Martinsburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Martinsburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Martinsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Martinsburg, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

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 ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Martinsburg?

Martinsburg in May has an average high-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Martinsburg?

In May, the average relative humidity in Martinsburg is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Martinsburg?

The month with the most rainfall in Martinsburg, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Martinsburg in May?

In Martinsburg, Iowa, in May, during 17.7 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Martinsburg?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Martinsburg. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Martinsburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In Martinsburg, the average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Martinsburg?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Martinsburg?

The average sunshine duration in May in Martinsburg, Iowa, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Martinsburg?

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

Average temperature in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°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 (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average pressure in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Martinsburg, IA

Average wind speed in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average humidity in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average rainfall in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average snowfall in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Martinsburg, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Martinsburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Martinsburg, IA

Average UV index in May - Martinsburg, 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
Martinsburg, IA

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

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

Average visibility in May
Martinsburg, IA

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

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

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