May weather forecastChillicothe, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chillicothe, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). An average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during May.

Humidity

In Chillicothe, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Chillicothe aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Chillicothe, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Chillicothe, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Chillicothe, is 70°F (21.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.2°F (11.8°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

In Chillicothe, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Chillicothe aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 30min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chillicothe, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 70°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Chillicothe, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Chillicothe, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Chillicothe, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Chillicothe, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

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).

Average visibility in May
Chillicothe, 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).