May weather forecast
Fort Dodge, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Fort Dodge, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.7°F (12.6°C) and max 76.8°F (24.9°C).

Temperature

As Fort Dodge transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). May nights in Fort Dodge indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Fort Dodge is 59%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

In Fort Dodge, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Fort Dodge?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Fort Dodge, is 76.8°F (24.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Dodge?

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Dodge, Kansas, is 59%.

What is the wettest month in Fort Dodge?

The month with the most rainfall in Fort Dodge is May, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fort Dodge in May?

In Fort Dodge, in May, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fort Dodge?

In Fort Dodge, Kansas, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Fort Dodge in May?

In May, in Fort Dodge, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Fort Dodge?

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Fort Dodge?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Dodge, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Dodge have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Fort Dodge?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Fort Dodge, Kansas, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average temperature in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average pressure in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average wind speed in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average humidity in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average rainfall in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average snowfall in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average UV index in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Dodge, KS

Average visibility in May - Fort Dodge, KS
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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