May weather forecast
Sharpsburg, IA

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

Sharpsburg's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). In Sharpsburg, an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sharpsburg are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Sharpsburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sharpsburg, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sharpsburg is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Sharpsburg?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Sharpsburg?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sharpsburg?

In May, in Sharpsburg, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sharpsburg?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Sharpsburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In Sharpsburg, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sharpsburg?

On the first day of May in Sharpsburg, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sharpsburg have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sharpsburg is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Sharpsburg?

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sharpsburg, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average pressure in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average wind speed in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average humidity in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average rainfall in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average snowfall in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sharpsburg, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sharpsburg, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average UV index in May - Sharpsburg, 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
Sharpsburg, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Sharpsburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Sharpsburg, IA

Average visibility in May - Sharpsburg, 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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