Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Knife River's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's frosty 42.8°F (6°C) to a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). During the month of May, Knife River's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, May is the least humid month in Knife River.Rainfall
In Knife River, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Knife River, there are 115 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Knife River aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 85 snowfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Knife River, Minnesota, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 5min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Knife River, Minnesota, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Knife River, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Knife River?
What is the least humid month in Knife River?
What is the average humidity in May in Knife River?
How many days does it rain in May in Knife River?
What is the last month it snows in Knife River?
What is the average length of the day in May in Knife River?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Knife River?
How long on average sun shines in May in Knife River?
How high is the UV index in May in Knife River?
Average temperature in May
Knife River, MN
- Average high temperature in May: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Knife River, MN
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Knife River, MN
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Knife River, MN
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Knife River, MN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in May
Knife River, MN
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Knife River, MN
- Average snowfall in May: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Knife River, MN
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Knife River, MN
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Knife River, MN
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Knife River, MN
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Knife River, MN
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Knife River, MN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (5mi).
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