May weather forecast
Thornburg, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Thornburg, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.2°F (11.8°C) and max 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Thornburg's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C). During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Thornburg, Iowa, is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Thornburg. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thornburg, Iowa, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Thornburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Thornburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.56" (319mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Thornburg is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In Thornburg, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Thornburg?

In Thornburg, 70°F (21.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Thornburg?

In Thornburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Thornburg?

The month with the most rainfall in Thornburg, Iowa, is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Thornburg in May?

In Thornburg, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Thornburg?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Thornburg aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Thornburg?

In Thornburg, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Thornburg?

On the first day of May in Thornburg, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Thornburg?

In Thornburg, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Thornburg?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornburg, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Thornburg, IA

Average temperature in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Thornburg, IA

Average pressure in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Thornburg, IA

Average wind speed in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Thornburg, IA

Average humidity in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in May
Thornburg, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Thornburg, IA

Average snowfall in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Thornburg, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Thornburg, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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
Thornburg, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Thornburg, IA

Average UV index in May - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Thornburg, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Thornburg, IA

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

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

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