May weather forecastMaxwell, IA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Maxwell, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). In May, the average low-temperature records at a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Maxwell, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Maxwell. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Maxwell. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Maxwell aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.3 snowfall days, and 14.13" (359mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Maxwell, 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 (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Maxwell, 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
Maxwell, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
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
Maxwell, IA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Maxwell, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Maxwell, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Maxwell, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Maxwell, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maxwell, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 24min
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
Maxwell, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Maxwell, 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Maxwell, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Maxwell, 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).
