Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) is noted.Humidity
In Meriden, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Meriden aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Meriden, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Meriden, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Meriden, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in May
Meriden, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Meriden, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Meriden, IA
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Meriden, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Meriden, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Meriden, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Meriden, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Meriden, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Meriden, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Meriden, 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
Meriden, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Meriden, 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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