May weather forecast
Pilot Grove, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Pilot Grove, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.1°F (21.7°C) and min 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). Pilot Grove, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

In Pilot Grove, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Pilot Grove?

The high-temperature, in May, in Pilot Grove, is 71.1°F (21.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Pilot Grove, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Pilot Grove?

In Pilot Grove, Iowa, in May, during 19.2 rainfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

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?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Pilot Grove, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Pilot Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average temperature in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Pilot Grove, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average wind speed in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average humidity in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average rainfall in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average snowfall in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Pilot Grove, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pilot Grove, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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
Pilot Grove, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average UV index in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

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

Average visibility in May
Pilot Grove, IA

Average visibility in May - Pilot Grove, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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