May weather forecast
Tama, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tama, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Tama is May, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Tama. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Tama aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Tama, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 14.29" (363mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Tama is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tama is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. 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

What are May temperatures in Tama?

In Tama, 68.9°F (20.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.2°F (11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Tama?

In May, the average relative humidity in Tama is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Tama?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Tama. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Tama?

In Tama, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Tama?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Tama aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tama have in May?

In May, the average day length in Tama is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Tama?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tama, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Tama?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Tama?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Tama, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Tama, IA

Average temperature in May - Tama, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°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 (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Tama, IA

Average pressure in May - Tama, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Tama, IA

Average wind speed in May - Tama, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Tama, IA

Average humidity in May - Tama, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Tama, IA

Average rainfall in May - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in May
Tama, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Tama, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Tama, IA

Average snowfall in May - Tama, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Tama, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Tama, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Tama, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tama, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Tama, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Tama, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Tama, IA

Average UV index in May - Tama, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Tama, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Tama, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Tama, IA

Average visibility in May - Tama, 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).

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