May weather forecast
Tama, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tama, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

Tama sees an increase in average high-temperatures during May, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). In Tama, an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Tama. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Tama aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Tama, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 14.29" (363mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Tama, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tama is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

During May, Tama experiences an average high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Tama, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Tama, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Tama aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tama have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tama have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Tama is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
Tama, IA

Average temperature in May - Tama, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°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 (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Tama, IA

Average pressure in May - Tama, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tama, IA

Average wind speed in May - Tama, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Tama, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Tama, IA

Average rainfall in May - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Tama, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tama, IA

Average snowfall in May - Tama, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tama, IA

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tama, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tama, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Tama, IA

Average UV index in May - Tama, 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
Tama, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Tama, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Tama, IA

Average visibility in May - Tama, 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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