May weather forecastMoorhead, MN
May
Weather in May
May is a pleasant contrast in Moorhead after the long winter with warmer temperatures and sunnier days. Compared to April, rain increases heavily but without the presence of snowfall. With the longer daylight hours and increased average temperatures, the last signs of winter vanish completely. May marks the beginning of UV-index rise, indicating that the sun's radiation is increasing. A notable weather record is the highest rainfall in the year, with an average of 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.Temperature
May is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). An average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Moorhead, Minnesota, is 64%.Rainfall
In Moorhead, during May, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Moorhead. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Moorhead aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Moorhead, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.4 days and aggregates up to 19.69" (500mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Moorhead is 8.9h.UV index
In Moorhead, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average humidity in May: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Moorhead, MN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
