May weather forecast
Cedar Rapids, NE

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cedar Rapids, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Cedar Rapids, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Cedar Rapids is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) 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, Cedar Rapids aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Cedar Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 14.06" (357mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Cedar Rapids, is 69.3°F (20.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cedar Rapids aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Rapids have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cedar Rapids, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Cedar Rapids, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average temperature in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average pressure in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average wind speed in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average humidity in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average rainfall in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average snowfall in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cedar Rapids, 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: 9h and 0min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Cedar Rapids, NE

Average visibility in May - Cedar Rapids, NE
  • 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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