May weather forecast
Saint Marys, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saint Marys, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.9°F (11.6°C) and max 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

In Saint Marys, the average high-temperature in May rises, from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April, to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) during May.

Humidity

In Saint Marys, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Saint Marys aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.9 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Saint Marys, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 69.6°F (20.9°C) and the low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Saint Marys, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Saint Marys aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Saint Marys, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Saint Marys, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average pressure in May - Saint Marys, 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
Saint Marys, IA

Average wind speed in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average humidity in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

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

Average rainfall in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average rainfall in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average snowfall in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saint Marys, 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 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
Saint Marys, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average UV index in May - Saint Marys, 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
Saint Marys, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Saint Marys, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Saint Marys, IA

Average visibility in May - Saint Marys, 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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