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
Lincoln's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lincoln. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lincoln aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lincoln, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Lincoln is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May in Lincoln, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Lincoln, Iowa, is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lincoln, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Lincoln?
What is the average humidity in May in Lincoln?
What is the wettest month in Lincoln?
How many days does it rain in May in Lincoln?
What is the last month it snows in Lincoln?
How many hours of daylight does Lincoln have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lincoln?
How many hours of sunshine does Lincoln have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Lincoln?
Average temperature in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52°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).
Average pressure in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lincoln, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Lincoln, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Lincoln, 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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