May weather forecast
Westphalia, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Westphalia, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Westphalia witnesses an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Westphalia, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Westphalia is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Westphalia?

In May, in Westphalia, the average high-temperature 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?

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Westphalia, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Westphalia 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 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Westphalia have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Westphalia, IA

Average temperature in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average pressure in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average wind speed in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average humidity in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average rainfall in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average snowfall in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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
Westphalia, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average UV index in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Westphalia, 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
Westphalia, IA

Average visibility in May - Westphalia, 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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