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Weather in Iowa for May 2025

Your guide to Iowa weather in May - trends and predictions
  • In general, the average temperature in Iowa at the beginning of May is 19 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 23.4 °F by the end of May.

  • The climate of Iowa in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
22°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

Iowa in May average weather

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Temperatures trend during May in Iowa

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May weather day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
21° /11° 19.1 mm 5
May 2 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
18° /12° 32.5 mm 4
May 3 Sunny
Sunny
20° /9° 0 mm 6
May 4 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
15° /9° 15.1 mm 4
May 5 Overcast
Overcast
17° /6° 0 mm 4
May 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
21° /8° 17.7 mm 5
May 7 Fog
Fog
21° /11° 26.7 mm 5
May 8 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
22° /12° 0.1 mm 5
May 9 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
13° /9° 1.5 mm 3
May 10 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
19° /7° 0.9 mm 4
May 11 Sunny
Sunny
22° /10° 0 mm 6
May 12 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
22° /13° 1.8 mm 5
May 13 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
16° /14° 23.9 mm 4
May 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
19° /10° 0 mm 4
May 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
21° /9° 0.2 mm 5
May 16 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
22° /13° 1.5 mm 5
May 17 Overcast
Overcast
22° /13° 0 mm 5
May 18 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
26° /14° 0 mm 6
May 19 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
21° /13° 10 mm 5
May 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
19° /5° 0 mm 5
May 21 Overcast
Overcast
22° /9° 0 mm 5
May 22 Cloudy
Cloudy
22° /10° 0 mm 6
May 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
24° /13° 0 mm 7
May 24 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
23° /13° 9.3 mm 6
May 25 Sunny
Sunny
22° /11° 1.2 mm 6
May 26 Sunny
Sunny
22° /12° 12.3 mm 6
May 27 Sunny
Sunny
24° /10° 0.7 mm 6
May 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
23° /10° 0.7 mm 6
May 29 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
23° /10° 0 mm 6
May 30 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
25° /13° 1 mm 6
May 31 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
25° /15° 0.6 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Iowa in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Iowa forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Iowa in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Iowa during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 22° and cooler nights around 11°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Iowa during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 173 mm is expected in Iowa during May, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Iowa during May?
The average wind speed in Iowa during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Iowa

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UV exposure in Iowa during May

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