May weather forecast
Stanley, ND

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Weather in May

In May, people in Stanley, North Dakota start prepping for the upcoming summer season. The weather is pleasant and outdoor activities are plentiful owing to comfortable temperatures and more sunshine. May is a month of showers, providing the city with its second highest average rainfall of 0.71" (18mm). This rain spells prosperity for the natural landscape as the foliage turns into a healthy green cover. Visitors can take advantage of the good weather and embark on a sightseeing tour of Stanley this month.

Temperature

The arrival of May in Stanley, North Dakota, brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a cool 50°F (10°C) in April to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). Throughout the month of May, Stanley reports a steady low-temperature average of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In Stanley, during May, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 69.9 rainfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Stanley aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Stanley, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Stanley is 15h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Stanley, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Stanley?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Stanley, is 64.2°F (17.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

How many days does it rain in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, during May, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Stanley?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Stanley aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Stanley have in May?

The average day length in May in Stanley is 15h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Stanley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:41 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Stanley, North Dakota, is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Stanley, ND

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°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 (5.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Stanley, ND

Average pressure in May - Stanley, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Stanley, ND

Average wind speed in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph

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 August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Stanley, ND

Average humidity in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in May
Stanley, ND

Average rainfall in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Stanley, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Stanley, ND

Average snowfall in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Stanley, ND

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 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
Stanley, ND

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Stanley, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Stanley, ND

Average UV index in May - Stanley, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Stanley, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in May
Stanley, ND

Average visibility in May - Stanley, ND
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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