Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Van Meter's May weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Van Meter experiences a consistent average temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) throughout the nights in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Van Meter is 78%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Van Meter are May and June, with an average 1.46" (37mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Van Meter. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Van Meter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Van Meter, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.Daylight
In Van Meter, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:43 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Van Meter?
What is the average humidity in May in Van Meter?
What is the rainiest month in Van Meter?
How many days does it rain in May in Van Meter?
What is the last month it snows in Van Meter?
What is the average length of the day in May in Van Meter?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Van Meter?
How long on average sun shines in May in Van Meter?
How high is the UV index in May in Van Meter?
Average temperature in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Van Meter, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.46"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Van Meter, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Van Meter, 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 4min
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
Van Meter, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Van Meter, 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
Van Meter, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Van Meter, 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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