Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). In Ames, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
In Ames, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Ames. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ames. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ames aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 13.23" (336mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Ames is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Ames in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Ames?
What is the rainiest month in Ames?
How many days does it rain in May in Ames?
What is the last month it snows in Ames?
What is the average length of the day in May in Ames?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ames?
How many hours of sunshine does Ames have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Ames?
Average temperature in May
Ames, NE
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°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 (16.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ames, NE
- 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ames, NE
- Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Ames, NE
- Average humidity in May: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall in May: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Ames, NE
- 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 January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ames, NE
- 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ames, NE
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ames, NE
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ames, NE
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Ames, NE
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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