May weather forecastElk Horn, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Elk Horn, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).Temperature
May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). Throughout May, Elk Horn witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).Humidity
In Elk Horn, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout May, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elk Horn, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.8 days and collects up to 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elk Horn are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elk Horn aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Elk Horn is 14h and 33min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Elk Horn, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk Horn is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Elk Horn, 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
Elk Horn, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Elk Horn, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Elk Horn, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Elk Horn, 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).
