May weather forecast
Indianola, IA

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Weather in May

In the mellow warmth of May, Indianola, Iowa taste the first bite of summer, recording an increased high average temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C). The town's canopy livens up, honing a bright summer-scape adorned by a symphony of chirpy birdsongs. Glimpses of clear blue skies peek through the scattered cloud cover. Occasional rainfall provides refreshing breaks from the escalating temperature. As May culminates, a marked rise in warmth indicates an impending, fully-fledged summer.

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) marks the month of May in Indianola.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Indianola, Iowa. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Indianola. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Indianola aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Indianola, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.9 days and aggregates up to 10.12" (257mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Indianola, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Indianola, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Indianola, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Indianola is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Indianola?

In Indianola, 69.6°F (20.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.9°F (11.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Indianola?

In Indianola, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Indianola?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Indianola, Iowa. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Indianola?

In Indianola, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Indianola?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Indianola aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Indianola?

In May, the average day length in Indianola is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Indianola?

On the first day of May in Indianola, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Indianola have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Indianola is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Indianola?

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

Average temperature in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Indianola, IA

Average pressure in May - Indianola, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Indianola, IA

Average wind speed in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Indianola, IA

Average humidity in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Indianola, IA

Average rainfall in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in May
Indianola, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Indianola, IA

Average snowfall in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Indianola, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Indianola, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Indianola, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

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Average UV index in May
Indianola, IA

Average UV index in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Indianola, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Indianola, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Indianola, IA

Average visibility in May - Indianola, 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).

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