Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the beginning of May, Independence's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are May and June, with an average 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Independence aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Independence is 14h and 38min.On the first day of May in Independence, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Independence?
What is the average humidity in May in Independence?
What is the wettest month in Independence?
How many days does it rain in May in Independence?
What is the last month it snows in Independence?
How many hours of daylight does Independence have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Independence?
How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in May?
When is the highest UV index in Independence?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Independence?
Average temperature in May
Independence, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Independence, 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
Independence, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Independence, IA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.37"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Independence, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Independence, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Independence, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Independence, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Independence, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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