May weather forecast
Arcadia, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Arcadia, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). The low-temperature average for Arcadia during May stands at a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Arcadia is 73%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Arcadia aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Arcadia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Arcadia, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Arcadia is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Arcadia?

In Arcadia, 68.9°F (20.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Arcadia?

In Arcadia, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in Arcadia?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Arcadia. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Arcadia?

In May, in Arcadia, Iowa, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Arcadia?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Arcadia, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Arcadia aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Arcadia have in May?

In Arcadia, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Arcadia?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arcadia, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Arcadia?

In Arcadia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Arcadia?

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

Average temperature in May - Arcadia, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°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 (13.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Arcadia, IA

Average pressure in May - Arcadia, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Arcadia, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Arcadia, IA

Average humidity in May - Arcadia, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Arcadia, IA

Average rainfall in May - Arcadia, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in May
Arcadia, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Arcadia, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Arcadia, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Arcadia, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Arcadia, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Arcadia, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Arcadia, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Arcadia, IA

Average UV index in May - Arcadia, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Arcadia, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Arcadia, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Arcadia, IA

Average visibility in May - Arcadia, IA
  • 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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