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 transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). Delta usually reports an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) during the month of May.Humidity
In Delta, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Delta. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Delta aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Delta, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Delta is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Delta is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Delta in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Delta?
What is the wettest month in Delta?
How many days does it rain in May in Delta?
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How many hours of daylight does Delta have in May?
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How many hours of sunshine does Delta have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Delta?
Average temperature in May
Delta, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 70°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Delta, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Delta, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Delta, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Delta, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Delta, 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 February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Delta, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Delta, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Delta, 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: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Delta, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Delta, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Delta, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Delta, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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