May weather forecast
Stanhope, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Stanhope, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Stanhope's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In Stanhope, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Stanhope, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stanhope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.2 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Stanhope aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Stanhope, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Stanhope in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Stanhope, is 69.1°F (20.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Stanhope, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How much does it rain in Stanhope in May?

In Stanhope, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Stanhope aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Stanhope have in May?

In Stanhope, the average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanhope have in May?

In Stanhope, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Stanhope, IA

Average temperature in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Stanhope, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Stanhope, IA

Average wind speed in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Stanhope, IA

Average humidity in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Stanhope, IA

Average rainfall in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Stanhope, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stanhope, IA

Average snowfall in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Stanhope, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Stanhope, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stanhope, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Stanhope, IA

Average UV index in May - Stanhope, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Stanhope, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Stanhope, 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 September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Stanhope, IA

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

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

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