May weather forecast
Saylorville, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saylorville, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). During May, Saylorville consistently records a temperature low averaging a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Saylorville is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Saylorville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.2 snowfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:42 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, in Saylorville, the average high-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Saylorville, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Saylorville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Saylorville have in May?

In Saylorville, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Saylorville have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Saylorville, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Saylorville, IA

Average pressure in May - Saylorville, 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
Saylorville, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Saylorville, IA

Average humidity in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Saylorville, IA

Average rainfall in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Saylorville, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saylorville, IA

Average snowfall in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Saylorville, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saylorville, 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 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
Saylorville, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Saylorville, IA

Average UV index in May - Saylorville, 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
Saylorville, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Saylorville, IA

Average visibility in May - Saylorville, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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