May weather forecastHamburg, IA

May

Weather in May

May marks the end of spring as temperatures start to climb, indicating the approach of summer in Hamburg, Iowa. With the average rainfall reaching a significant 4.17" (106mm), May is known as the city's wettest month, nourishing the abundantly blooming flora. The increase in daylight hours complements the warmer weather, encouraging outdoor activities. The city's air seems fresher, more vibrant with the scents of blossoms and the evolving weather patterns. May's advantageous weather heralds the arrival of summer in all its glory.

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Throughout May, Hamburg registers a consistent average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Hamburg, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation. In Hamburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Hamburg, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, in Hamburg, the average high-temperature is 72°F (22.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

In May, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hamburg, snow does not fall in May through September.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Hamburg, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Hamburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Hamburg, IA

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).