May weather forecastGowrie, IA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Gowrie, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).Temperature
With the transition into May, Gowrie experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Gowrie, the expected average low-temperature for May is a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gowrie are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gowrie aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Gowrie, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Gowrie, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Gowrie, 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).
Average humidity in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 36min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Gowrie, 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
Gowrie, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Gowrie, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
