May weather forecast
Fort Shaw, MT

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Shaw, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). During the nights in May, Fort Shaw experiences a consistent average temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In Fort Shaw, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Fort Shaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.8 days and collects up to 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Fort Shaw aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Fort Shaw, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.4 days and aggregates up to 35.35" (898mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 9:16 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In Fort Shaw, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 59%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fort Shaw, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Shaw. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Fort Shaw aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 9:16 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average pressure in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average wind speed in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average humidity in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average rainfall in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average snowfall in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average UV index in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Fort Shaw, MT

Average visibility in May - Fort Shaw, MT
  • 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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