May weather forecast
Tennant, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tennant, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). An average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tennant, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tennant, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Tennant aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tennant, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Tennant, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tennant in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Tennant, is 69.4°F (20.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Tennant?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Tennant 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 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Tennant?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tennant have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Tennant, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tennant, IA

Average temperature in May - Tennant, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Tennant, IA

Average pressure in May - Tennant, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tennant, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Tennant, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Tennant, IA

Average rainfall in May - Tennant, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Tennant, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Tennant, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tennant, IA

Average snowfall in May - Tennant, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tennant, IA

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tennant, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tennant, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Tennant, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Tennant, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Tennant, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Tennant, IA

Average visibility in May - Tennant, 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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