May weather forecast
Thayer, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Thayer, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

In Thayer, the average high-temperature in May rises, from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April, to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Thayer, in May, the average low-temperature is a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Thayer, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thayer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.6 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Thayer aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Thayer, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Thayer, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Thayer in May?

In May, in Thayer, the average high-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Thayer, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Thayer. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Thayer 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 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Thayer, Iowa, 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 medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Thayer, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Thayer, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Thayer, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Thayer, IA

Average humidity in May - Thayer, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Thayer, IA

Average rainfall in May - Thayer, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Thayer, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Thayer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Thayer, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Thayer, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Thayer, 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 3min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Thayer, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Thayer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Thayer, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Thayer, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Thayer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Thayer, IA

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

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

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