May weather forecastVelva, ND
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Velva, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 64.4°F (18°C).Temperature
May brings a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving up from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C). Velva's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 59%.Rainfall
In Velva, during May, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Velva aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) 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 6:23 am and sunset at 8:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:34 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.UV index
In Velva, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Velva, ND
- Average high temperature in May: 64.4°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 (18.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Velva, ND
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Velva, ND
- Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Velva, ND
- Average humidity in May: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in May
Velva, ND
- Average rainfall in May: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Velva, ND
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Velva, ND
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Velva, ND
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Velva, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Velva, ND
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Velva, ND
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Velva, ND
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in May
Velva, 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).
