Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May in Council Bluffs brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C) in April to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). Throughout May, Council Bluffs anticipates an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 72%.Rainfall
In Council Bluffs, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.5 rainfall days, and 22.52" (572mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Council Bluffs. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Council Bluffs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Council Bluffs is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Council Bluffs?
What is the average humidity in May in Council Bluffs?
How much does it rain in Council Bluffs in May?
What is the last month it snows in Council Bluffs?
How many hours of daylight does Council Bluffs have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Council Bluffs?
How long on average sun shines in May in Council Bluffs?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Council Bluffs?
Average temperature in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Council Bluffs, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Council Bluffs, 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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Council Bluffs, 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: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Council Bluffs, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Council Bluffs, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Council Bluffs, 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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