May weather forecastPleasant Valley, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pleasant Valley, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a refreshing 59°F (15°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) is recorded in Pleasant Valley during May.

Humidity

In Pleasant Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through August are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Pleasant Valley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Pleasant Valley, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Pleasant Valley, 70.3°F (21.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.4°F (11.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Pleasant Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

In Pleasant Valley, during May, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

May through August are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pleasant Valley is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.4°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 (15.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pleasant Valley, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Pleasant Valley, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Pleasant Valley, IA

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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