May weather forecast
Carson, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Carson, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). The average nighttime temperature in Carson, Iowa, lowers to a cool 53.6°F (12°C) throughout May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Carson, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout May, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carson, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Carson, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Carson aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Carson, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Carson is 8.8h.

UV index

In Carson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Carson?

In May, in Carson, the average high-temperature is 70.5°F (21.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Carson?

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

How much does it rain in Carson in May?

In May, in Carson, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout May, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Carson?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Carson aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Carson?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Carson?

On the first day of May in Carson, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Carson?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Carson?

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

Average temperature in May - Carson, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Carson, IA

Average pressure in May - Carson, 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
Carson, IA

Average wind speed in May - Carson, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Carson, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Carson, IA

Average rainfall in May - Carson, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Carson, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Carson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Carson, IA

Average snowfall in May - Carson, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Carson, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Carson, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carson, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Carson, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Carson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Carson, IA

Average UV index in May - Carson, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Carson, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Carson, IA

Average visibility in May - Carson, 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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