May weather forecast
Bowdoin, MT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Bowdoin, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). During May, Bowdoin's temperature averages to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 52%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bowdoin aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Bowdoin, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.9 days and aggregates up to 17.95" (456mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bowdoin is 15h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 9:03 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bowdoin in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bowdoin during May are 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Bowdoin, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bowdoin, in May, during 12.7 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bowdoin aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bowdoin have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 9:03 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Bowdoin, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Bowdoin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average temperature in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10°F).

Average pressure in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average pressure in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average wind speed in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average humidity in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average humidity in May: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average rainfall in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average rainfall days in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average snowfall in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average snowfall days in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average sunshine days in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average UV index in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average cloud cover in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Bowdoin, MT

Average visibility in May - Bowdoin, MT
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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