May weather forecastSoutham, ND
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Southam, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).Temperature
As Southam, North Dakota, welcomes May, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Southam throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Southam is 63%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Southam aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 snowfall days, and 18.9" (480mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 9:25 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In Southam, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Southam, ND
- Average high temperature in May: 63.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).
Average pressure in May
Southam, ND
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Southam, ND
- Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Southam, ND
- Average humidity in May: 63%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).
Average rainfall in May
Southam, ND
- Average rainfall in May: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Southam, ND
- Average rainfall days in May: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Southam, ND
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Southam, ND
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Southam, ND
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Southam, ND
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in May
Southam, ND
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Southam, ND
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in May
Southam, 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).
