May weather forecast
Newell, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Newell, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). May brings Newell a consistent average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In Newell, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Newell, in May, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Newell aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Newell is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Newell is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Newell, is 68.9°F (20.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Newell, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Newell, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Newell aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Newell have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Newell, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Newell, IA

Average temperature in May - Newell, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Newell, IA

Average pressure in May - Newell, 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
Newell, IA

Average wind speed in May - Newell, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Newell, IA

Average humidity in May - Newell, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Newell, IA

Average rainfall in May - Newell, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Newell, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Newell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Newell, IA

Average snowfall in May - Newell, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Newell, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Newell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Newell, 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
Newell, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Newell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Newell, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Newell, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Newell, 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
Newell, IA

Average visibility in May - Newell, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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