May weather forecastKent, IA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Kent, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).Temperature
As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Kent aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kent, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Kent, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Kent, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Kent, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Kent, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Kent, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Kent, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Kent, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Kent, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in May
Kent, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kent, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kent, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kent, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kent, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Kent, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Kent, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Kent, 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).
