May weather forecast
Iola, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Iola, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

Iola observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). In the month of May, the average low-temperature usually rests at a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Iola. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Iola, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Iola, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Iola, is 73.8°F (23.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Iola, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 5.43" (138mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Iola, Kansas, the average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Iola, KS

Average temperature in May - Iola, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Iola, KS

Average pressure in May - Iola, KS
  • 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Iola, KS

Average wind speed in May - Iola, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Iola, KS

Average humidity in May - Iola, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Iola, KS

Average rainfall in May - Iola, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Iola, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Iola, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Iola, KS

Average snowfall in May - Iola, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Iola, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Iola, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Iola, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Iola, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Iola, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Iola, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Iola, KS

Average UV index in May - Iola, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Iola, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Iola, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Iola, KS

Average visibility in May - Iola, KS
  • 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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