May weather forecast
Lake City, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Lake City, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). An average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) is noted during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Lake City is 71%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lake City are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lake City, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lake City aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake City, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lake City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lake City, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lake City in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lake City, records 69.3°F (20.7°C), while the low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lake City?

The average relative humidity in May in Lake City is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May in Lake City?

In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Lake City?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Lake City, Iowa. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lake City aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Lake City?

In May, the average day length in Lake City, Iowa, is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lake City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake City, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake City have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Lake City is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Lake City?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lake City, IA

Average temperature in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Lake City, IA

Average pressure in May - Lake City, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Lake City, IA

Average wind speed in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Lake City, IA

Average humidity in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Lake City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in May
Lake City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Lake City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Lake City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Lake City, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lake City, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lake City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lake City, IA

Average UV index in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Lake City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Lake City, IA

Average visibility in May - Lake City, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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