May weather forecastMoscow, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Moscow, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 69.8°F (21°C).Temperature
As Moscow transitions into May, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). During May, Moscow records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Average temperature in May
Moscow, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°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 (15.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Moscow, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Moscow, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Moscow, IA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Moscow, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Moscow, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Moscow, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Moscow, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Moscow, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Moscow, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Moscow, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Moscow, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Moscow, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).





