May weather forecast
Walford, IA

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Weather in May

The blossoming month of May delivers a welcome weather shift with warmer temperatures, primarily between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C). This period also marks the beginning of the annual green season, with the city's vegetation predominantly lush and verdant. The longer daylight hours, combined with an increasing duration of sunshine, create ideal conditions for outdoor enthusiasts. It's also a time of increased rainfall, marking May as the peak month for rain. As the city transitions to June, the anticipation of summer permeates the air.

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). Walford anticipates an average minimum temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Walford is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Walford, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Walford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Walford?

The high-temperature, in May, in Walford, is 68.9°F (20.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Walford?

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

What is the wettest month in Walford?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Walford. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Walford?

In Walford, during May, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Walford?

In Walford, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Walford in May?

In May, in Walford, Iowa, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Walford have in May?

In Walford, Iowa, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Walford?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Walford, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Walford?

The average sunshine duration in May in Walford is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Walford?

In Walford, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Walford, IA

Average temperature in May - Walford, 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 (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Walford, IA

Average pressure in May - Walford, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Walford, IA

Average wind speed in May - Walford, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Walford, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Walford, IA

Average rainfall in May - Walford, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in May
Walford, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Walford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Walford, IA

Average snowfall in May - Walford, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Walford, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Walford, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Walford, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Walford, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Walford, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Walford, IA

Average UV index in May - Walford, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Walford, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Walford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Walford, IA

Average visibility in May - Walford, 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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