May weather forecast
Perry, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Perry, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Perry experiences an average low-temperature reading of 52.9°F (11.6°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Perry. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Perry aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Perry, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Perry, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Perry, the average high-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Perry, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Perry, in May, during 17.5 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Perry aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Perry have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Perry, IA

Average temperature in May - Perry, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in May
Perry, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Perry, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Perry, IA

Average humidity in May - Perry, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Perry, IA

Average rainfall in May - Perry, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Perry, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Perry, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Perry, IA

Average snowfall in May - Perry, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Perry, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Perry, 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 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
Perry, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Perry, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Perry, IA

Average UV index in May - Perry, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Perry, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Perry, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Perry, IA

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

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

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