May weather forecast
Pleasant Plain, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 53.6°F (12°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pleasant Plain is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Pleasant Plain, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Pleasant Plain, 70.3°F (21.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.6°F (12°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Pleasant Plain, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Pleasant Plain?

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?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Plain have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Pleasant Plain, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average temperature in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average pressure in May - Pleasant Plain, 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
Pleasant Plain, IA

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

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

Average humidity in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average humidity in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

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

Average rainfall in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average rainfall in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average snowfall in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pleasant Plain, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average UV index in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Pleasant Plain, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Pleasant Plain, IA

Average visibility in May - Pleasant Plain, 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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