May weather forecast
Taconite Harbor, MN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Taconite Harbor, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Taconite Harbor's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) in April to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, May is the least humid month in Taconite Harbor.

Rainfall

In Taconite Harbor, Minnesota, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Taconite Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.6 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Taconite Harbor aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Taconite Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.2 days and aggregates up to 23.23" (590mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Taconite Harbor, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

Taconite Harbor in May has an average high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Taconite Harbor, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Taconite Harbor, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Taconite Harbor?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Taconite Harbor aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 15h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Taconite Harbor, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average temperature in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average pressure in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average wind speed in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average humidity in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average rainfall in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average snowfall in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average UV index in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Taconite Harbor, MN

Average visibility in May - Taconite Harbor, MN
  • 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).

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