May weather forecast
Norwalk, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Norwalk, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Norwalk are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Norwalk aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Norwalk, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Norwalk, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Norwalk is 8.6h.

UV index

In Norwalk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

Norwalk in May has an average high-temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Norwalk?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Norwalk, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Norwalk aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Norwalk have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Norwalk have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Norwalk, IA

Average temperature in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Norwalk, IA

Average pressure in May - Norwalk, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Norwalk, IA

Average wind speed in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Norwalk, IA

Average humidity in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Norwalk, IA

Average rainfall in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Norwalk, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Norwalk, IA

Average snowfall in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Norwalk, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Norwalk, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Norwalk, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Norwalk, IA

Average UV index in May - Norwalk, 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
Norwalk, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Norwalk, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Norwalk, IA

Average visibility in May - Norwalk, 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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