May weather forecast
Maxwell, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Maxwell, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). In May, the average low-temperature records at a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Maxwell, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Maxwell. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Maxwell. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Maxwell aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 14.13" (359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Maxwell, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Maxwell?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Maxwell, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Maxwell aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Maxwell have in May?

In Maxwell, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Maxwell is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°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 (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Maxwell, IA

Average pressure in May - Maxwell, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Maxwell, IA

Average wind speed in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Maxwell, IA

Average humidity in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Maxwell, IA

Average rainfall in May - Maxwell, 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 January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Maxwell, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Maxwell, IA

Average snowfall in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Maxwell, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Maxwell, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Maxwell, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Maxwell, IA

Average UV index in May - Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Maxwell, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

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
Maxwell, IA

Average visibility in May - Maxwell, 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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