May weather forecast
Gravel Pit, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gravel Pit, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Gravel Pit observes an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gravel Pit are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Gravel Pit. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gravel Pit aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gravel Pit, 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 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Gravel Pit is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gravel Pit, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gravel Pit in May?

During May, Gravel Pit experiences an average high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Gravel Pit?

In May, the average relative humidity in Gravel Pit is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Gravel Pit?

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.

How many days does it rain in May in Gravel Pit?

In Gravel Pit, Iowa, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Gravel Pit?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Gravel Pit, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gravel Pit aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gravel Pit have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gravel Pit?

On the first day of May in Gravel Pit, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gravel Pit?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gravel Pit, Iowa, is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Gravel Pit?

In Gravel Pit, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average temperature in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average pressure in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average wind speed in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average humidity in May - Gravel Pit, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average rainfall in May - Gravel Pit, 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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average snowfall in May - Gravel Pit, 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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gravel Pit, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average UV index in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Gravel Pit, IA

Average visibility in May - Gravel Pit, 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).

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