May weather forecast
University Park, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in University Park, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 70°F (21.1°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, University Park's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). University Park, during May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in University Park. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, University Park aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In University Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 15.28" (388mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in University Park is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in University Park in May?

In University Park, in May, the average high-temperature is 70°F (21.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in University Park?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in University Park?

The month with the most rainfall in University Park is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in University Park in May?

In University Park, Iowa, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in University Park?

May is the last month it regularly snows in University Park, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, University Park aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in University Park?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in University Park?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in University Park?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in University Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in University Park, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
University Park, IA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
University Park, IA

Average pressure in May - University Park, 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
University Park, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
University Park, IA

Average humidity in May - University Park, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

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

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Average rainfall in May
University Park, IA

Average rainfall in May - University Park, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
University Park, IA

Average rainfall days in May - University Park, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
University Park, IA

Average snowfall in May - University Park, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
University Park, IA

Average snowfall days in May - University Park, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
University Park, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - University Park, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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
University Park, IA

Average sunshine days in May - University Park, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9 days).

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Average UV index in May
University Park, IA

Average UV index in May - University Park, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
University Park, IA

Average cloud cover in May - University Park, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
University Park, IA

Average visibility in May - University Park, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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