May weather forecast
Lakeside, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lakeside, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.2°F (14°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). An average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is common during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Lakeside, in May, during 18.7 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lakeside, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lakeside, Iowa. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lakeside aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Lakeside, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Lakeside is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Lakeside?

In May, in Lakeside, the average high-temperature is 68.9°F (20.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lakeside?

In Lakeside, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May in Lakeside?

In Lakeside, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Lakeside?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lakeside aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lakeside have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lakeside?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lakeside, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lakeside?

In Lakeside, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Lakeside?

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

Average temperature in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Lakeside, IA

Average pressure in May - Lakeside, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Lakeside, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Lakeside, IA

Average humidity in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

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
Lakeside, IA

Average rainfall in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in May
Lakeside, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Lakeside, IA

Average snowfall in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Lakeside, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Lakeside, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lakeside, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lakeside, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Lakeside, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lakeside, IA

Average UV index in May - Lakeside, 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 February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Lakeside, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Lakeside, IA

Average visibility in May - Lakeside, 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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