May weather forecastPella, IA
May
Weather in May
May brings about a significant change in Pella's weather scenario, featuring the move from spring to early summer. Temperatures are warmer than those experienced in April, and the city experiences the maximum rainfall of 2.09" (53mm) for the year. Longer daylight hours, coupled with increased sunshine, add to the summery feel of the city. The occurrence of snow is next to negligible, clearly marking the end of any lingering winter setting. May typically represents a transitional phase, combining the freshness of spring and the warmth of summer.Temperature
Pella's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Pella experiences a mean temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Pella aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Pella, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Average temperature in May
Pella, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Pella, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Pella, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Pella, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Pella, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Pella, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pella, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pella, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pella, 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 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in May
Pella, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Pella, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Pella, 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).
Average visibility in May
Pella, 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).
