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Weather Almanac: Altoona, IA 50009

🗓️ Historical norms for May

April June
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
May avg. precipitation
🌧️ 4.92"
May days below freezing
📉 ≈0.5 days
Average May lows 46°F – 53°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 2
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 30
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: ANKENY (USC00130241)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: ANKENY (USC00130241)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: DES MOINES INTL AP (USW00014933)