May weather forecast
Whiting, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Whiting, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Whiting experiences a mean temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Whiting, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Whiting. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Whiting, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Whiting, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Whiting in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Whiting, is 70.3°F (21.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Whiting?

In Whiting, Iowa, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

What is the wettest month in Whiting?

The month with the most rainfall in Whiting, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Whiting?

In Whiting, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Whiting?

In Whiting, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Whiting in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Whiting have in May?

In May, the average day length in Whiting, Iowa, is 14h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Whiting?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Whiting?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Whiting?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Whiting is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Whiting, IA

Average temperature in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Whiting, IA

Average pressure in May - Whiting, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Whiting, IA

Average wind speed in May - Whiting, 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 (7.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Whiting, IA

Average humidity in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Whiting, IA

Average rainfall in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Whiting, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whiting, IA

Average snowfall in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whiting, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whiting, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Whiting, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Whiting, IA

Average UV index in May - Whiting, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Whiting, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Whiting, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Whiting, IA

Average visibility in May - Whiting, 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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