May weather forecast
Woodward, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Woodward, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Woodward experiences an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) in month of May.

Humidity

In Woodward, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Woodward aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.3 snowfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Woodward, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Woodward, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Woodward is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Woodward in May?

In Woodward, in May, 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?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Woodward, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Woodward aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Woodward have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Woodward?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Woodward?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Woodward, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Woodward, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°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 (13.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Woodward, IA

Average pressure in May - Woodward, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Woodward, IA

Average wind speed in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Woodward, IA

Average humidity in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Woodward, IA

Average rainfall in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Woodward, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Woodward, IA

Average snowfall in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Woodward, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Woodward, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Woodward, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Woodward, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Woodward, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Woodward, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Woodward, IA

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

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

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