May weather forecast
Parnell, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Parnell, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Parnell sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Parnell, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Parnell. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Parnell aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Parnell, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Parnell, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Parnell, records 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout May, 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Parnell?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Parnell aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Parnell is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Parnell, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Parnell, IA

Average temperature in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Parnell, IA

Average pressure in May - Parnell, 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
Parnell, IA

Average wind speed in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Parnell, IA

Average humidity in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Parnell, IA

Average rainfall in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in May
Parnell, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Parnell, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Parnell, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Parnell, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Parnell, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Parnell, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Parnell, IA

Average UV index in May - Parnell, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Parnell, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Parnell, IA

Average visibility in May - Parnell, 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).

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