May weather forecastEldridge, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Eldridge, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in Eldridge consistently average a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) during May.

Humidity

In Eldridge, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Eldridge is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Eldridge, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May in Eldridge, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Eldridge, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Eldridge, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Eldridge, 69.6°F (20.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

In May, the average relative humidity in Eldridge is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall in Eldridge, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

In Eldridge, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall in Eldridge.

In May, in Eldridge, Iowa, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Eldridge, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Eldridge is 8.8h.

In Eldridge, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Eldridge, 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 August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Eldridge, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Eldridge, 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).