May weather forecastFessenden, ND
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Fessenden, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).Temperature
Fessenden's transition into May marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Fessenden experiences an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.Rainfall
In Fessenden, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fessenden, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Fessenden aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Fessenden, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.8 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 10min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:28 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average high temperature in May: 63.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3°F).
Average pressure in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average wind speed in May: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).
Average rainfall in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Fessenden, ND
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Fessenden, ND
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in May
Fessenden, ND
- 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, February, March and December (5mi).
