Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). During the nights in May, Leighton observes an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Leighton is 80%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leighton are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Leighton aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Leighton, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Leighton, Iowa, is 14h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, in Leighton, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Leighton?
What is the average humidity in May in Leighton?
What is the rainiest month in Leighton?
How much does it rain in Leighton in May?
What is the last month it snows in Leighton?
How many hours of daylight does Leighton have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Leighton?
How long on average sun shines in May in Leighton?
What is the UV index reading in May in Leighton?
Average temperature in May
Leighton, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 70°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°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 (15.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Leighton, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Leighton, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Leighton, IA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Leighton, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Leighton, 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 (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Leighton, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Leighton, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
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 5min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Leighton, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).
Average UV index in May
Leighton, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Leighton, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Leighton, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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