May weather forecast
Northwood, ND

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Northwood, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C).

Temperature

Northwood's transition into May is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in April to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). Northwood's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 47.3°F (8.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Northwood, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Northwood, there are 91.5 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Northwood, North Dakota. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Northwood aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Northwood, there are 56.9 snowfall days, and 16.97" (431mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 9:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Northwood, North Dakota, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Northwood?

Northwood in May has an average high-temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Northwood?

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in May in Northwood?

In Northwood, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Northwood?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Northwood. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Northwood aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Northwood, North Dakota, is 15h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Northwood?

On the first day of May in Northwood, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 9:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Northwood?

In Northwood, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Northwood?

In Northwood, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Northwood, ND

Average temperature in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Northwood, ND

Average pressure in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Northwood, ND

Average wind speed in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Northwood, ND

Average humidity in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

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Average rainfall in May
Northwood, ND

Average rainfall in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Northwood, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Northwood, ND

Average snowfall in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Northwood, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 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
Northwood, ND

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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: 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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Northwood, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Northwood, ND

Average UV index in May - Northwood, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Northwood, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Northwood, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Northwood, ND

Average visibility in May - Northwood, 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).

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