May weather forecast
Monticello, IA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Monticello, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Monticello's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). The temperature in Monticello dips to an average of 51.1°F (10.6°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Monticello, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Monticello, in May, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 4.25" (108mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Monticello, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Monticello have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Monticello have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Monticello, IA

Average temperature in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Monticello, IA

Average pressure in May - Monticello, 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
Monticello, IA

Average wind speed in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Monticello, IA

Average humidity in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Monticello, IA

Average rainfall in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Monticello, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Monticello, IA

Average snowfall in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Monticello, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Monticello, IA

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

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Monticello, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Monticello, IA

Average UV index in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Monticello, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Monticello, IA

Average visibility in May - Monticello, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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