May weather forecast
Ricketts, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Ricketts, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

In Ricketts, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Ricketts's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In Ricketts, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Ricketts. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ricketts are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ricketts aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ricketts, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ricketts, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, in Ricketts, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ricketts is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ricketts in May?

May temperatures in Ricketts vary between a high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ricketts?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ricketts is 72%.

What is the rainiest month in Ricketts?

The month with the most rainfall in Ricketts is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Ricketts?

In Ricketts, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Ricketts?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ricketts aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ricketts have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ricketts?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ricketts, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ricketts?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Ricketts?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Ricketts, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ricketts, IA

Average temperature in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°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 (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°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 (14°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ricketts, IA

Average pressure in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Ricketts, IA

Average wind speed in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ricketts, IA

Average humidity in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ricketts, IA

Average rainfall in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ricketts, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ricketts, IA

Average snowfall in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ricketts, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ricketts, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ricketts, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ricketts, IA

Average UV index in May - Ricketts, 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 February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ricketts, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Ricketts, IA

Average visibility in May - Ricketts, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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