May weather forecast
Sanborn, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sanborn, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). In May, Sanborn records an average nighttime temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Sanborn is 69%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sanborn are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Sanborn. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sanborn aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sanborn, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sanborn, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May in Sanborn, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Sanborn?

In May, in Sanborn, the average high-temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sanborn?

The average relative humidity in May in Sanborn, Iowa, is 69%.

What is the wettest month in Sanborn?

The month with the most rainfall in Sanborn is May, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, Iowa, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sanborn?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sanborn, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sanborn aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sanborn?

The average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sanborn?

On the first day of May in Sanborn, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sanborn?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Sanborn, Iowa, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sanborn?

In Sanborn, 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sanborn, IA

Average temperature in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Sanborn, IA

Average pressure in May - Sanborn, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sanborn, IA

Average wind speed in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Sanborn, IA

Average humidity in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Sanborn, IA

Average rainfall in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Sanborn, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sanborn, IA

Average snowfall in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sanborn, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sanborn, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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

  • 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sanborn, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Sanborn, IA

Average UV index in May - Sanborn, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sanborn, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Sanborn, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Sanborn, IA

Average visibility in May - Sanborn, 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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