May weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.9°F (21.6°C) and min 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

As Mount Pleasant transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). An average low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mount Pleasant, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Mount Pleasant, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Mount Pleasant, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Pleasant, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Mount Pleasant, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Mount Pleasant is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Mount Pleasant, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Mount Pleasant, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Mount Pleasant is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Mount Pleasant?

In Mount Pleasant, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Mount Pleasant, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average temperature in May - Mount Pleasant, 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: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average pressure in May - Mount Pleasant, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

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

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

Average humidity in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average humidity in May - Mount Pleasant, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.29"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Pleasant, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average UV index in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Mount Pleasant, IA

Average visibility in May - Mount Pleasant, 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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