May weather forecastSidney, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Sidney, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.5°F (12.5°C) and max 71.8°F (22.1°C).Temperature
The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In Sidney, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sidney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.6 days and collects up to 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Sidney is 14h and 28min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Sidney, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sidney, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in May
Sidney, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sidney, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Sidney, IA
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Sidney, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Sidney, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sidney, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sidney, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sidney, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sidney, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Sidney, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sidney, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Sidney, 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).
