May weather forecast
Osceola, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Osceola, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

Osceola experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Osceola encounters an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Osceola, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Osceola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Osceola aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Osceola is 8.5h.

UV index

In Osceola, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Osceola?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Osceola, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Osceola aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Osceola is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Osceola, IA

Average temperature in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Osceola, IA

Average pressure in May - Osceola, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Osceola, IA

Average wind speed in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Osceola, IA

Average humidity in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Osceola, IA

Average rainfall in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Osceola, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Osceola, IA

Average snowfall in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Osceola, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Osceola, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

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
Osceola, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Osceola, IA

Average UV index in May - Osceola, 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
Osceola, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Osceola, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Osceola, IA

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

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

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