May weather forecast
Swea City, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Swea City, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in April to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). In May, the average low-temperature records at a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Swea City, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Swea City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Swea City, there are 57.5 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Swea City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Swea City, is 68°F (20°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in Swea City in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Swea City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Swea City, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Swea City have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration 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 health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Swea City, IA

Average temperature in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°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 (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Swea City, IA

Average pressure in May - Swea City, 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
Swea City, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Swea City, IA

Average humidity in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Swea City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Swea City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Swea City, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Swea City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Swea City, IA

Average UV index in May - Swea City, 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
Swea City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Swea City, IA

Average visibility in May - Swea City, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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