May weather forecast
Mediapolis, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mediapolis, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54°F (12.2°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

Mediapolis, Iowa, in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). During May, Mediapolis observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mediapolis, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Mediapolis in May has an average high-temperature of 70.9°F (21.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Mediapolis, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Mediapolis, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Mediapolis have in May?

In Mediapolis, the average day length in May is 14h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Mediapolis?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mediapolis have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average temperature in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average pressure in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mediapolis, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average humidity in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average rainfall in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average snowfall in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mediapolis, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Mediapolis, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average UV index in May - Mediapolis, 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
Mediapolis, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Mediapolis, IA

Average visibility in May - Mediapolis, 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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