May weather forecast
Nashua, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Nashua, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.5°F (10.3°C) and max 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Temperature

Nashua sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Nashua witnesses an average temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nashua, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.3 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Nashua aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In Nashua, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 67.3°F (19.6°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Nashua, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Nashua aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Nashua, IA

Average pressure in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Nashua, IA

Average wind speed in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

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
Nashua, IA

Average humidity in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Nashua, IA

Average rainfall in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Nashua, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nashua, IA

Average snowfall in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nashua, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nashua, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nashua, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Nashua, IA

Average UV index in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Nashua, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Nashua, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Nashua, IA

Average visibility in May - Nashua, 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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