May weather forecastWest Burlington, IA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in West Burlington, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 71.1°F (21.7°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). Throughout May, West Burlington anticipates an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Burlington, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In West Burlington, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, in West Burlington, the average high-temperature is 71.1°F (21.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

In West Burlington, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall in West Burlington.

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 29min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in West Burlington is 8.9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in May
West Burlington, 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).

Average wind speed in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

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 (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
West Burlington, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

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 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
West Burlington, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
West Burlington, IA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

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

Average visibility in May
West Burlington, 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).