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
Orchard's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Orchard experiences a consistent average temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) throughout the nights in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In Orchard, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Orchard aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Orchard, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Orchard, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in May
Orchard, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Orchard, 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 (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Orchard, IA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in May
Orchard, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Orchard, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Orchard, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Orchard, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Orchard, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Orchard, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Orchard, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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