May weather forecast
Saint Olaf, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Saint Olaf, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.3°F (9.6°C) and max 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Saint Olaf experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). The average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) is witnessed in Saint Olaf during May.

Humidity

In Saint Olaf, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Saint Olaf, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Saint Olaf aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Saint Olaf, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.5 days and aggregates up to 19.76" (502mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, in Saint Olaf, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Saint Olaf. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Saint Olaf in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Saint Olaf, is 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Saint Olaf?

The average relative humidity in May in Saint Olaf, Iowa, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Saint Olaf in May?

In Saint Olaf, Iowa, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Saint Olaf?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Saint Olaf. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Saint Olaf aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Olaf have in May?

The average day length in May in Saint Olaf is 14h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Saint Olaf?

On the first day of May in Saint Olaf, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Olaf have in May?

In Saint Olaf, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Saint Olaf?

The months with the highest UV index in Saint Olaf, Iowa, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in May in Saint Olaf?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Saint Olaf is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average temperature in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average pressure in May - Saint Olaf, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average wind speed in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average humidity in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average rainfall in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average snowfall in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Saint Olaf, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average UV index in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Saint Olaf, IA

Average visibility in May - Saint Olaf, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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