May weather forecast
Pilot Mound, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pilot Mound, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

In Pilot Mound, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). During May, Pilot Mound consistently records a temperature low averaging a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In Pilot Mound, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Pilot Mound. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Pilot Mound aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Pilot Mound, Iowa, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Pilot Mound, the average high-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Pilot Mound, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pilot Mound have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Pilot Mound, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°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 (13.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average pressure in May - Pilot Mound, 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
Pilot Mound, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average humidity in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average rainfall in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average snowfall in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pilot Mound, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Pilot Mound, IA

Average UV index in May - Pilot Mound, 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
Pilot Mound, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Pilot Mound, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Pilot Mound, IA

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

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

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