May weather forecast
Atlantic, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Atlantic, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.6°F (20.9°C) and min 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). During May, Atlantic records an average temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Atlantic is 75%.

Rainfall

In Atlantic, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.7 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Atlantic. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Atlantic aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Atlantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.3 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Atlantic, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Atlantic, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Atlantic, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Atlantic in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Atlantic, is 69.6°F (20.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Atlantic?

In May, the average relative humidity in Atlantic, Iowa, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Atlantic in May?

In Atlantic, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Atlantic?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Atlantic, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Atlantic aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Atlantic have in May?

In Atlantic, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Atlantic?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Atlantic?

The average sunshine duration in May in Atlantic, Iowa, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Atlantic?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Atlantic, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Atlantic, IA

Average temperature in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Atlantic, IA

Average pressure in May - Atlantic, IA
  • 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Atlantic, IA

Average wind speed in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Atlantic, IA

Average humidity in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Atlantic, IA

Average rainfall in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in May
Atlantic, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Atlantic, IA

Average snowfall in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Atlantic, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Atlantic, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Atlantic, IA
  • 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Atlantic, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Atlantic, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Atlantic, IA

Average UV index in May - Atlantic, IA
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Atlantic, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Atlantic, IA

Average visibility in May - Atlantic, IA
  • 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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