May weather forecastRidgeway, IA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Ridgeway, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.7°F (9.3°C) and max 65.3°F (18.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Ridgeway's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Throughout May nights, Ridgeway registers an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Ridgeway, in May, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ridgeway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.5 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Ridgeway aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ridgeway, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 65.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Ridgeway, IA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
