May weather forecast
Gatesville, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gatesville, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). In May, Gatesville encounters an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Gatesville is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and June, with an average 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gatesville, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Gatesville. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Gatesville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Gatesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gatesville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, in Gatesville, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Gatesville, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Gatesville?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68°F (20°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Gatesville?

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

What is the wettest month in Gatesville?

The wettest months in Gatesville are May and June, with an average 4.37" (111mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Gatesville in May?

In Gatesville, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Gatesville?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Gatesville. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Gatesville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gatesville?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gatesville?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gatesville, Iowa, is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Gatesville?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gatesville, Iowa.

What is the UV index reading in May in Gatesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gatesville, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gatesville, IA

Average temperature in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°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 (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Gatesville, IA

Average pressure in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Gatesville, IA

Average wind speed in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Gatesville, IA

Average humidity in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gatesville, IA

Average rainfall in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in May
Gatesville, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Gatesville, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Gatesville, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Gatesville, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gatesville, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gatesville, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gatesville, IA

Average UV index in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gatesville, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Gatesville, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Gatesville, IA

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

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

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