May weather forecast
North Dakota, USA

May marks a significant shift towards warmer weather in North Dakota, leaving behind the lingering cold of the earlier months. During May, minimum temperatures typically range from 40°F (4.4°C) to 50°F (10°C), while maximum temperatures can vary from 60°F (15.6°C) to 70°F (21.1°C). This month brings a noticeable increase in temperatures, and the state begins to embrace the warmth of late spring.

While the weather is generally more mild and pleasant, May can still bring thunderstorms and tornadoes, especially during the latter part of the month. These weather events do not significantly differ between cities, maintaining a uniform climatic condition across North Dakota. The precipitation starts to increase, with late spring being one of the wettest parts of the year.

Comparing May to April, the temperatures continue to rise, and the landscape becomes increasingly green and fertile. Snow becomes a rarity, replaced by rain showers that nourish the soil. The rivers and streams that swelled in April continue to flow robustly, fed by the melting snow from the higher elevations.

May in North Dakota provides a balance between the receding chill of winter and the emerging heat of summer. The days become longer, and the state blooms with life, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. It is a time when residents and visitors can truly begin to enjoy the diverse natural beauty that North Dakota has to offer.

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• Fargo - May »
  Throughout the year, in Fargo there are 64.4 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated. On the first day of May in Fargo sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:36 pm.
• Bismarck - May »
  Throughout the year, in Bismarck, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bismarck, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.
• Grand Forks - May »
  In Grand Forks in May, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Grand Forks sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:40 pm.
• Minot - May »
  In Minot during May, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Minot sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:58 pm.
• West Fargo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in West Fargo sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT. May is the last month it regularly snows in West Fargo, North Dakota.
• Williston - May »
  In Williston during May, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In May, in Williston the rain falls for 13.4 days.
• Dickinson - May »
  May is the last month it regularly snows in Dickinson, North Dakota. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Dickinson aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.
• Mandan - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Mandan sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:29 pm CDT. In Mandan during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.
• Jamestown - May »
  In May, in Jamestown the rain falls for 13.6 days. May is the last month it regularly snows in Jamestown, North Dakota.
• Wahpeton - May »
  In Wahpeton during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Wahpeton, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.
• Devils Lake - May »
  Throughout the year, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Devils Lake in May, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Valley City - May »
  In Valley City in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Valley City, North Dakota, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:41 pm.