May weather forecast
Bedford, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Bedford, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). May is noted for a mean low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In Bedford, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bedford, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bedford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bedford. May is the last month it regularly snows in Bedford. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Bedford aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Bedford, Iowa, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bedford, Iowa, is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bedford is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bedford in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bedford?

In May, the average relative humidity in Bedford, Iowa, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Bedford in May?

In May, in Bedford, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Bedford?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bedford, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Bedford aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bedford have in May?

In Bedford, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bedford?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bedford have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Bedford is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Bedford?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bedford, 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
Bedford, IA

Average temperature in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bedford, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bedford, IA

Average wind speed in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bedford, IA

Average humidity in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bedford, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Bedford, IA
  • 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 (3.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bedford, IA

Average snowfall in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bedford, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Bedford, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • 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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bedford, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bedford, IA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Bedford, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Bedford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Bedford, IA

Average visibility in May - Bedford, 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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