May weather forecastRed Oak, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Red Oak, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.7°F (21.5°C) and an average low of 54°F (12.2°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Red Oak experiences a nighttime temperature average of 54°F (12.2°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 rainfall days, and 21.77" (553mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:46 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Average temperature in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
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 July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Red Oak, 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 18min).
- 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Red Oak, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Red Oak, 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).
