May weather forecast
Van Wert, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Van Wert, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

As Van Wert, Iowa, transitions into May, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Throughout May in Van Wert, a steady low-temperature average of 53.1°F (11.7°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Van Wert, Iowa, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Van Wert, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Van Wert aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Van Wert, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, in Van Wert, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Van Wert, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Van Wert?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Van Wert, Iowa, during May are 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Van Wert?

In Van Wert, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How much does it rain in Van Wert in May?

In May, in Van Wert, Iowa, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Van Wert?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Van Wert aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Van Wert?

In Van Wert, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Van Wert?

On the first day of May in Van Wert, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Van Wert have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Van Wert, Iowa, is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Van Wert?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Van Wert, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Van Wert, IA

Average pressure in May - Van Wert, 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
Van Wert, IA

Average wind speed in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Van Wert, IA

Average humidity in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Van Wert, IA

Average rainfall in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Van Wert, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Van Wert, IA

Average snowfall in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Van Wert, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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 Wert, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Van Wert, 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 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Van Wert, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Van Wert, IA

Average UV index in May - Van Wert, 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 Wert, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Van Wert, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Van Wert, IA

Average visibility in May - Van Wert, 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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