May weather forecast
Otley, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Otley, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 69.8°F (21°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Otley is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Otley are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Otley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Otley, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Otley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Otley is 8.6h.

UV index

In Otley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Otley?

In Otley, 69.8°F (21°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.9°F (11.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Otley?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Otley?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Otley. Rain falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Otley in May?

In Otley, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Otley?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Otley. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Otley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Otley have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Otley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Otley, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Otley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Otley, Iowa, is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Otley?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Otley 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
Otley, IA

Average temperature in May - Otley, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Otley, IA

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

Average wind speed in May
Otley, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Otley, IA

Average humidity in May - Otley, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Otley, IA

Average rainfall in May - Otley, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Otley, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Otley, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Otley, IA

Average snowfall in May - Otley, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Otley, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in May
Otley, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Otley, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Otley, IA

Average UV index in May - Otley, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Otley, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Otley, IA

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

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

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