May weather forecast
Fort Ransom, ND

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 48.2°F (9°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is marked by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in April to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Throughout May nights, Fort Ransom experiences a consistent temperature average of 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Ransom is 65%.

Rainfall

In Fort Ransom, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Ransom, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.2 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Ransom. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Ransom aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Ransom, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Ransom, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Fort Ransom, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 9:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Fort Ransom is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Fort Ransom?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Ransom during May are 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 48.2°F (9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Ransom?

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, is 65%.

How many days does it rain in May in Fort Ransom?

In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fort Ransom?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Ransom aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Fort Ransom?

In Fort Ransom, the average day length in May is 15h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fort Ransom?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 9:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Fort Ransom?

In Fort Ransom, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Fort Ransom?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Fort Ransom is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average temperature in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average pressure in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average wind speed in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average humidity in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average rainfall in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average snowfall in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average UV index in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Ransom, ND

Average visibility in May - Fort Ransom, ND
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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