May weather forecast
Beacon, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Beacon, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 70°F (21.1°C) and min 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

In Beacon, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). The average temperature in Beacon drops to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Beacon is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Beacon. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Beacon aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Beacon, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Beacon, Iowa, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Beacon is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Beacon?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Beacon, is 70°F (21.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Beacon?

The average relative humidity in May in Beacon, Iowa, is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Beacon?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Beacon, Iowa. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Beacon in May?

In Beacon, Iowa, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Beacon?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Beacon. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Beacon aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Beacon have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Beacon?

On the first day of May in Beacon, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Beacon?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Beacon, Iowa, is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Beacon?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Beacon, IA

Average temperature in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Beacon, IA

Average pressure in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Beacon, IA

Average wind speed in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Beacon, IA

Average humidity in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Beacon, IA

Average rainfall in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Beacon, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Beacon, IA

Average snowfall in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Beacon, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Beacon, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Beacon, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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
Beacon, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Beacon, IA

Average UV index in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Beacon, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Beacon, IA

Average visibility in May - Beacon, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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