May weather forecastWhittier, IA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Whittier, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Whittier's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 51.6°F (10.9°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Whittier, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Whittier is 14h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Whittier is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Whittier, IA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Whittier, IA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whittier, IA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Whittier, IA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Whittier, IA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.45"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in May
Whittier, IA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whittier, IA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whittier, IA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whittier, IA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whittier, IA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Whittier, IA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Whittier, IA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Whittier, 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).
