May weather forecast
Sigourney, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sigourney, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70°F (21.1°C) and an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). An average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Sigourney aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sigourney, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Sigourney, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

Sigourney in May has an average high-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sigourney, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Sigourney 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.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sigourney have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sigourney, IA

Average temperature in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°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 (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Sigourney, IA

Average pressure in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sigourney, IA

Average wind speed in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Sigourney, IA

Average humidity in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

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

Average rainfall in May
Sigourney, IA

Average rainfall in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Sigourney, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sigourney, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sigourney, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sigourney, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sigourney, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Sigourney, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sigourney, IA

Average UV index in May - Sigourney, 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
Sigourney, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Sigourney, IA

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

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

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