May weather forecast
Oxford, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Oxford, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.5°F (11.4°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Oxford experiences a nighttime temperature average of 52.5°F (11.4°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Oxford is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Oxford, Iowa, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

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 52.5°F (11.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, in Oxford, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Oxford, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oxford, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Oxford, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Oxford, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Oxford, IA

Average pressure in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Oxford, IA

Average wind speed in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Oxford, IA

Average humidity in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Oxford, IA

Average rainfall in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Oxford, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oxford, IA

Average snowfall in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oxford, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Oxford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oxford, IA

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

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Oxford, IA

Average UV index in May - Oxford, 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
Oxford, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Oxford, IA

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

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

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