May weather forecastElgin, ND
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Elgin, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).Temperature
Elgin's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). During May, Elgin observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 62%.Rainfall
In Elgin, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Elgin aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Elgin, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:31 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Elgin is 9.6h.UV index
In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Elgin, ND
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Elgin, ND
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elgin, ND
- Average wind speed in May: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Elgin, ND
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in May
Elgin, ND
- Average rainfall in May: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Elgin, ND
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elgin, ND
- Average snowfall in May: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elgin, ND
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elgin, ND
- 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elgin, ND
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Elgin, ND
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elgin, ND
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in May
Elgin, ND
- 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).
