May weather forecast
Ames, NE

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ames, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

Ames sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Ames's average low-temperature for the month of May records at a fresh 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ames is 71%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ames. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ames aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ames, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 53.6°F (12°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ames, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ames aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ames have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Ames is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall
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Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Ames, NE

Average temperature in May - Ames, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Ames, NE

Average pressure in May - Ames, NE
  • 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
Ames, NE

Average wind speed in May - Ames, NE
  • 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 July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Ames, NE

Average humidity in May - Ames, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Ames, NE

Average rainfall in May - Ames, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Ames, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Ames, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ames, NE

Average snowfall in May - Ames, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ames, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Ames, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ames, NE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ames, NE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ames, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Ames, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Ames, NE

Average UV index in May - Ames, NE
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ames, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Ames, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Ames, NE

Average visibility in May - Ames, NE
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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