May weather forecast
Decatur City, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Decatur City, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). During May, the temperature in Decatur City is averaged to a low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Decatur City is 81%.

Rainfall

In Decatur City, during May, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Decatur City, Iowa, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Decatur City are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Decatur City. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Decatur City aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Decatur City, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.2 days and aggregates up to 10.16" (258mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Decatur City, Iowa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Decatur City is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Decatur City?

May temperatures in Decatur City, Iowa, vary between a high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Decatur City?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How much does it rain in Decatur City in May?

In Decatur City, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Decatur City?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Decatur City, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Decatur City aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Decatur City have in May?

In Decatur City, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Decatur City?

On the first day of May in Decatur City, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Decatur City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Decatur City, Iowa, is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Decatur City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Decatur City, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Decatur City, IA

Average temperature in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Decatur City, IA

Average pressure in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Decatur City, IA

Average wind speed in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Decatur City, IA

Average humidity in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Decatur City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Decatur City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Decatur City, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Decatur City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Decatur City, IA

Average UV index in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Decatur City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Decatur City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Decatur City, IA

Average visibility in May - Decatur City, 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).

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