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 an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Mount Vernon is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
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 (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Vernon, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Mount Vernon, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Mount Vernon, 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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