May weather forecastScranton, ND

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Scranton, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.3°F (7.4°C) and max 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Scranton anticipates an average minimum temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Scranton, North Dakota, are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Scranton. During 1.7 snowfall days, in May, Scranton aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 63.8 snowfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Scranton, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:36 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Scranton is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Scranton, is 63.7°F (17.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C).

The average relative humidity in May in Scranton, North Dakota, is 61%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Scranton, North Dakota. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

In Scranton, North Dakota, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Scranton. During 1.7 snowfall days, in May, Scranton aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

The average day length in May in Scranton, North Dakota, is 15h and 0min.

On the first day of May in Scranton, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:36 pm MDT.

In Scranton, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

In Scranton, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average high temperature in May: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average snowfall in May: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Scranton, 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 July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Scranton, ND

  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Scranton, 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).