May weather forecast
Iola, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Iola, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

Iola in May observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). During May, the temperature in Iola is averaged to a low of 56.5°F (13.6°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall in Iola. May is the first month it typically snows in Iola, Kansas. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Iola, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.7 days and aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Iola, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Iola, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Iola?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Iola, Kansas, are 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Iola?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month in Iola, Kansas.

What is the average humidity in May in Iola?

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

What is the wettest month in Iola?

The month with the most rainfall in Iola, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Iola?

In May, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Iola?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Iola have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Iola?

On the first day of May in Iola, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Iola have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Iola, Kansas, is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Iola?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Iola is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Iola, KS

Average temperature in May - Iola, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Iola, KS

Average pressure in May - Iola, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Iola, KS

Average wind speed in May - Iola, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Iola, KS

Average humidity in May - Iola, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Iola, KS

Average rainfall in May - Iola, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in May
Iola, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Iola, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Iola, KS

Average snowfall in May - Iola, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Iola, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Iola, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Iola, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Iola, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Iola, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Iola, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Iola, KS

Average UV index in May - Iola, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Iola, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Iola, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Iola, KS

Average visibility in May - Iola, KS
  • 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).

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