May weather forecastMilton, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Milton, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

Milton's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). During May, the nighttime temperature averages of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In Milton, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Milton, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Milton, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Milton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Milton, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 53.6°F (12°C) respectively.

In Milton, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 28min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

In Milton, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

In Milton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Milton, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Milton, IA

  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Milton, IA

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Milton, IA

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Milton, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Milton, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Milton, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Milton, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Milton, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Milton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Milton, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Milton, IA

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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