May weather forecast
Gilmore City, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gilmore City, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Nighttime temperature in Gilmore City, Iowa, experiences an average drop to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Gilmore City, Iowa, is 71%.

Rainfall

In Gilmore City, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gilmore City, Iowa, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Gilmore City. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gilmore City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Gilmore City, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 18.11" (460mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gilmore City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 39min.
On the first day of May in Gilmore City, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Gilmore City, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gilmore City is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Gilmore City?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Gilmore City, is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Gilmore City?

In May, the average relative humidity in Gilmore City is 71%.

How much does it rain in Gilmore City in May?

In May, in Gilmore City, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Gilmore City?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Gilmore City. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gilmore City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gilmore City have in May?

In Gilmore City, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gilmore City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gilmore City, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gilmore City?

The average sunshine duration in May in Gilmore City, Iowa, is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Gilmore City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average temperature in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average pressure in May - Gilmore City, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Gilmore City, IA

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

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 (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average humidity in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 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
Gilmore City, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average UV index in May - Gilmore City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Gilmore City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Gilmore City, IA

Average visibility in May - Gilmore City, 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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