May weather forecast
Waterville, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Waterville, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and an average high of 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

Waterville sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Throughout May, Waterville's nights cool down to an average of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Waterville, in May, during 20 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Waterville. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Waterville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Waterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.7 days and aggregates up to 24.88" (632mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Waterville is 8.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Waterville, is 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout May, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Waterville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Waterville?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Waterville, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Waterville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
Waterville, IA

Average temperature in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Waterville, IA

Average pressure in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Waterville, IA

Average wind speed in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Waterville, IA

Average humidity in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Waterville, IA

Average rainfall in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in May
Waterville, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Waterville, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Waterville, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Waterville, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Waterville, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Waterville, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Waterville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Waterville, IA

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

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

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