May weather forecastHomestead, IA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Homestead, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C).Temperature
May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). In May, Homestead encounters an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Homestead aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Homestead, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
In Homestead, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Homestead, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Homestead, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Homestead, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Homestead, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Homestead, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.33"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Homestead, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Homestead, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Homestead, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Homestead, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Homestead, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Homestead, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Homestead, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Homestead, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
