May weather forecast
Menlo, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Menlo, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

Menlo's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Throughout May, Menlo registers a consistent average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Menlo is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Menlo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.3 days and collects up to 19.09" (485mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Menlo. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Menlo aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Menlo, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Menlo, Iowa, is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Menlo, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Menlo, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Menlo is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Menlo?

May temperatures in Menlo, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and a low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Menlo?

In Menlo, Iowa, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Menlo in May?

In May, in Menlo, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Menlo?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Menlo, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Menlo aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Menlo?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Menlo?

On the first day of May in Menlo, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Menlo have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Menlo is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Menlo?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Menlo is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Menlo, IA

Average temperature in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°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 (14.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Menlo, IA

Average pressure in May - Menlo, 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
Menlo, IA

Average wind speed in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Menlo, IA

Average humidity in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Menlo, IA

Average rainfall in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in May
Menlo, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Menlo, IA

Average snowfall in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Menlo, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Menlo, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Menlo, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Menlo, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Menlo, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Menlo, IA

Average UV index in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Menlo, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Menlo, IA

Average visibility in May - Menlo, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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