May weather forecast
Glenwood, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Glenwood, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C).

Temperature

In Glenwood, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) is recorded in Glenwood during the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Glenwood is 73%.

Rainfall

In Glenwood, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Glenwood. May is the last month it regularly snows in Glenwood. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Glenwood aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Glenwood, there are 31.3 snowfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Glenwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Glenwood is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Glenwood?

In May, in Glenwood, the average high-temperature is 71.1°F (21.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Glenwood?

In May, the average relative humidity in Glenwood, Iowa, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May in Glenwood?

In Glenwood, Iowa, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Glenwood?

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

How many hours of daylight does Glenwood have in May?

In May, the average day length in Glenwood is 14h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Glenwood?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Glenwood, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Glenwood?

In Glenwood, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Glenwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Glenwood, IA

Average temperature in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Glenwood, IA

Average pressure in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Glenwood, IA

Average wind speed in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Glenwood, IA

Average humidity in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in May
Glenwood, IA

Average rainfall in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in May
Glenwood, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Glenwood, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Glenwood, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Glenwood, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Glenwood, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Glenwood, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Glenwood, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Glenwood, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Glenwood, IA

Average visibility in May - Glenwood, 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).

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