May weather forecastOttertail, MN
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ottertail, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 64°F (17.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
May witnesses a clear temperature increase, soaring from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in April to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Ottertail observes an average nighttime temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout May, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Ottertail aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Ottertail, during the entire year, snow falls for 85 days and aggregates up to 23.27" (591mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 1min.On the first day of May in Ottertail, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Ottertail, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average high temperature in May: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, October and November (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average snowfall in May: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Ottertail, MN
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Ottertail, 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 and February (4mi).
