May weather forecast
Winthrop, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Winthrop, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in Winthrop's average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

In Winthrop, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and June, with an average 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Winthrop aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Winthrop, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Winthrop, is 68°F (20°C), while the low-temperature averages to 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Winthrop, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The months with the most rainfall in Winthrop are May and June, with an average 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Winthrop, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Winthrop aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Winthrop?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Winthrop, IA

Average temperature in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Winthrop, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Winthrop, IA

Average wind speed in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Winthrop, IA

Average humidity in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Winthrop, IA

Average rainfall in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Winthrop, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Winthrop, IA

Average snowfall in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Winthrop, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Winthrop, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Winthrop, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Winthrop, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Winthrop, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Winthrop, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Winthrop, IA

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

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

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