May weather forecast
Cylinder, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cylinder, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Cylinder encounters an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) during May nights.

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 Cylinder, 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 Cylinder. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cylinder. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cylinder aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cylinder, there are 51.6 snowfall days, and 23.03" (585mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cylinder is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cylinder is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Cylinder?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cylinder, is 68.2°F (20.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cylinder?

In Cylinder, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May in Cylinder?

In Cylinder, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cylinder?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cylinder aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

In Cylinder, the average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cylinder?

On the first day of May in Cylinder, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cylinder?

In Cylinder, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Cylinder?

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
Cylinder, IA

Average temperature in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Cylinder, IA

Average pressure in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Cylinder, IA

Average wind speed in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Cylinder, IA

Average humidity in May - Cylinder, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cylinder, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cylinder, 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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cylinder, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Cylinder, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cylinder, 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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cylinder, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Cylinder, 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cylinder, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cylinder, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Cylinder, IA

Average UV index in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cylinder, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Cylinder, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Cylinder, IA

Average visibility in May - Cylinder, 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).

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