Chariton weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Chariton this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Chariton typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Chariton in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chariton climate page with graphs.

 

Chariton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Chariton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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