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
Gifford's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). In May, Gifford experiences a temperature dip to an average of 52.2°F (11.2°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Gifford, Iowa. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Gifford.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
In Gifford, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability 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:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Gifford?
What is the average humidity in May in Gifford?
What is the wettest month in Gifford?
How much does it rain in Gifford in May?
When it does not snow in Gifford?
Does it snow in Gifford in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Gifford?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gifford?
How long on average sun shines in May in Gifford?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Gifford?
Average temperature in May
Gifford, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Gifford, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Gifford, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Gifford, IA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Gifford, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gifford, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gifford, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gifford, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Gifford, 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
Gifford, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Gifford, 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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