May weather forecast
Sanders, MT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Sanders, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) is observed in Sanders during May.

Humidity

In Sanders, the average relative humidity in May is 55%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Sanders aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sanders, there are 47 snowfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sanders, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Sanders, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:52 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sanders is 10.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Sanders?

In Sanders, in May, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sanders?

The average relative humidity in May in Sanders is 55%.

What is the wettest month in Sanders?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Sanders, Montana. Rain falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Sanders?

In May, in Sanders, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sanders?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Sanders aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sanders?

In Sanders, the average day length in May is 15h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sanders?

On the first day of May in Sanders, Montana, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:52 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sanders?

In Sanders, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Sanders?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanders is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sanders, MT

Average temperature in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sanders, MT

Average pressure in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Sanders, MT

Average wind speed in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average wind speed in May: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sanders, MT

Average humidity in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average humidity in May: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.81").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sanders, MT

Average rainfall days in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Sanders, MT

Average snowfall days in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sanders, MT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sanders, 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sanders, MT

Average sunshine days in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sanders, MT

Average UV index in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sanders, MT

Average cloud cover in May - Sanders, MT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in May
Sanders, MT

Average visibility in May - Sanders, 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).

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