May weather forecastBillings, MT
May
Weather in May
In May, Billings gears up for summer with an average high around 64°F (17.8°C). Rainfall remains quite high with 2.13" (54mm), indicating the last showers of spring before the dry summer sets in. Nature is in full bloom across the town, adding splendid colors to the scenery. With the warming trends, locals and tourists embrace outdoor activities, anticipating the hot summer days of June.Temperature
As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in April to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Throughout May, Billings witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).Humidity
In Billings, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Billings aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Billings, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.5 days and aggregates up to 31.18" (792mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:56 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Billings, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Billings, MT
- Average high temperature in May: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Billings, MT
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Billings, MT
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Billings, MT
- Average humidity in May: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).
Average rainfall in May
Billings, MT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Billings, MT
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Billings, MT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Billings, MT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Billings, MT
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Billings, MT
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Billings, MT
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Billings, MT
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Billings, MT
- 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).
