May weather forecastCurlew, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Curlew, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C).Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout May, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Curlew, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Curlew, Iowa. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Curlew aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Curlew, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Curlew is 8.6h.UV index
In Curlew, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Curlew, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Curlew, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Curlew, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Curlew, IA
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Curlew, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Curlew, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Curlew, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Curlew, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Curlew, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Curlew, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Curlew, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Curlew, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Curlew, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).





