May weather forecastRidgeport, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ridgeport, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).Temperature
May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). During May, Ridgeport sees a mean low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Ridgeport is 75%.Rainfall
In Ridgeport, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridgeport, Iowa, there are 123.3 rainfall days, and 20.98" (533mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ridgeport. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ridgeport aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.9 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ridgeport, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Ridgeport, Iowa, is 8.6h.UV index
In Ridgeport, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Ridgeport, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Ridgeport, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Ridgeport, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
