May weather forecast
Princeton, IA

Share

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Princeton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Princeton's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). During the May nights, an average temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Princeton, Iowa.

Daylight

In Princeton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Princeton, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Princeton is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Princeton?

Princeton in May has an average high-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Princeton?

The average relative humidity in May in Princeton, Iowa, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Princeton?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Princeton?

In Princeton, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Princeton?

In Princeton, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Princeton in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Princeton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Princeton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Princeton, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Princeton, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in May
Princeton, IA

Average pressure in May - Princeton, 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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in May
Princeton, IA

Average wind speed in May - Princeton, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in May
Princeton, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in May
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall in May - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in May
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in May
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall in May - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in May
Princeton, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Princeton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Princeton, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in May
Princeton, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Princeton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in May
Princeton, IA

Average UV index in May - Princeton, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in May
Princeton, IA

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

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

[Resources]

Average visibility in May
Princeton, IA

Average visibility in May - Princeton, 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).

[Resources]

Princeton, Iowa, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location