May weather forecastCentral City, IA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Central City, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 52°F (11.1°C) and max 68.5°F (20.3°C).Temperature
Central City's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). During the month of May, Central City anticipates a mean low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
In Central City, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Central City, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Central City are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Central City. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Central City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Central City, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Central City is 14h and 36min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Central City is 8.6h.UV index
In Central City, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Central City, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Central City, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Central City, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Central City, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Central City, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Central City, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Central City, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Central City, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Central City, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Central City, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Central City, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Central City, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Central City, 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).
