May weather forecast
Ericson, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ericson, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Ericson, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ericson, Iowa, is 75%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Ericson. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ericson, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ericson aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ericson, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ericson, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Ericson, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Ericson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Ericson?

In Ericson, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ericson?

In Ericson, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Ericson?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ericson in May?

In Ericson, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Ericson?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ericson. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ericson aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ericson have in May?

The average day length in May in Ericson is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ericson?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ericson, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ericson?

The average sunshine duration in May in Ericson is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Ericson?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ericson, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ericson, IA

Average temperature in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ericson, IA

Average pressure in May - Ericson, 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
Ericson, IA

Average wind speed in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ericson, IA

Average humidity in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ericson, IA

Average rainfall in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ericson, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ericson, IA

Average snowfall in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ericson, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Ericson, IA

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ericson, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ericson, IA

Average UV index in May - Ericson, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ericson, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Ericson, IA

Average visibility in May - Ericson, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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