May weather forecast
Kanawha, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kanawha, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.8°F (11°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). Kanawha's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Kanawha, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Kanawha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kanawha, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kanawha aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kanawha, Iowa, there are 44.7 snowfall days, and 20.51" (521mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Kanawha, Iowa, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kanawha is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Kanawha?

During May, Kanawha experiences an average high-temperature of 68°F (20°C) and a low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Kanawha?

In Kanawha, Iowa, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May in Kanawha?

In May, in Kanawha, Iowa, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Kanawha?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Kanawha. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kanawha aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kanawha have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Kanawha?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kanawha, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Kanawha?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kanawha, Iowa, is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Kanawha?

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

Average temperature in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.8°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 (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Kanawha, IA

Average pressure in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Kanawha, IA

Average wind speed in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Kanawha, IA

Average humidity in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kanawha, IA

Average rainfall in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in May
Kanawha, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Kanawha, IA

Average snowfall in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Kanawha, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Kanawha, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kanawha, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in May
Kanawha, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Kanawha, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

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).

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Average visibility in May
Kanawha, IA

Average visibility in May - Kanawha, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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