May weather forecastPalo, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Palo, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).Temperature
May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 57°F (13.9°C) to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) is expected in Palo.Humidity
In Palo, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Palo. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Palo aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Palo, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Palo is 14h and 35min.On the first day of May in Palo, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Palo, Iowa, is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Palo is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Palo, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Palo, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Palo, 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 (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Palo, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Palo, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Palo, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Palo, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Palo, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palo, 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 36min
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
Palo, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Palo, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Palo, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Palo, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
