Story City weather in May (Iowa, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Story City in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Story City tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Story City in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 280 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Story City, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Story City, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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