May weather forecast
Otho, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Otho, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Otho observes an average nighttime temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Otho is 72%.

Rainfall

In Otho, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) 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, Otho aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Otho, there are 43.2 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Otho, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Otho, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Otho, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Otho?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Otho aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Otho have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines 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 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
Otho, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Otho, IA

Average pressure in May - Otho, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Otho, IA

Average wind speed in May - Otho, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Otho, IA

Average humidity in May - Otho, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Otho, IA

Average rainfall in May - Otho, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Otho, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Otho, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Otho, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Otho, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Otho, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Otho, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Otho, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Otho, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Otho, IA

Average UV index in May - Otho, 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
Otho, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Otho, IA

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

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

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