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
May brings a rise in Ossian's average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in April to a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C). The low-temperature averages to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ossian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ossian aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ossian, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Ossian, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Ossian, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Ossian, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ossian, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Ossian, IA
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ossian, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Ossian, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ossian, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ossian, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ossian, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ossian, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ossian, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Ossian, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
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
Ossian, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
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