May weather forecast
Paralta, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Paralta, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In Paralta, Iowa, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Paralta.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Paralta, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Paralta is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Paralta, the average high-temperature is 68.9°F (20.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Paralta?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 5" (127mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Paralta, 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.

How many hours of daylight does Paralta have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Paralta have in May?

In Paralta, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Paralta?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Paralta, IA

Average temperature in May - Paralta, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Paralta, IA

Average pressure in May - Paralta, 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
Paralta, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Paralta, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Paralta, IA

Average rainfall in May - Paralta, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Paralta, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Paralta, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Paralta, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Paralta, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Paralta, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Paralta, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Paralta, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Paralta, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Paralta, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Paralta, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Paralta, IA

Average visibility in May - Paralta, 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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