May weather forecast
Promise City, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Promise City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.9°F (11.6°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Promise City sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Promise City's temperature lowers to a mean of 52.9°F (11.6°C) during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Promise City, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Promise City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Promise City in May?

In Promise City, in May, 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 81%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Promise City, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Promise City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Promise City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Promise City, IA

Average temperature in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Promise City, IA

Average pressure in May - Promise City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Promise City, IA

Average wind speed in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Promise City, IA

Average humidity in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Promise City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Promise City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Promise City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Promise City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Promise City, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Promise City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Promise City, IA

Average UV index in May - Promise City, 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
Promise City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Promise City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Promise City, IA

Average visibility in May - Promise City, 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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