May weather forecast
Newton, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Newton, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Newton is May, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Newton are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Newton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Newton, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Newton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Newton, Iowa, is 8.6h.

UV index

In Newton, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Newton?

In Newton, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Newton?

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

What is the rainiest month in Newton?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Newton in May?

In Newton, in May, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Newton?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Newton, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Newton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Newton have in May?

In Newton, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Newton?

On the first day of May in Newton, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Newton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Newton?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Newton, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Newton, IA

Average temperature in May - Newton, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Newton, IA

Average pressure in May - Newton, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Newton, IA

Average wind speed in May - Newton, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Newton, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Newton, IA

Average rainfall in May - Newton, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in May
Newton, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Newton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Newton, IA

Average snowfall in May - Newton, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Newton, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Newton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Newton, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Newton, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Newton, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Newton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Newton, IA

Average UV index in May - Newton, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Newton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Newton, IA

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

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

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