Independence Weather in May

What's the weather like in Independence (Iowa) in May 2024?

The climate in Independence during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Independence and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Independence weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Nightly temperature 8.9°C 47.9°F
Average temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Daily sunshine 10 hrs
Avg rainfall 104 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Independence with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Independence

Independence average temperature in May

May rainfall

Independence average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Independence average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Independence in May 2024.

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Independence weather stats

Independence weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: January 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January -4°C 24.8°F
Wettest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
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