May weather forecastKalona, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kalona, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 53.6°F (12°C) and 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Kalona's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). In Kalona, the May nights cool down to an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Kalona, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Kalona, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Kalona, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Kalona, is 69.8°F (21°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.6°F (12°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

In Kalona, during May, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

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

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

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Kalona, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Kalona, IA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kalona, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kalona, 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
Kalona, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Kalona, 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).