May weather forecast
Poplar, MT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Poplar, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Poplar's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). In Poplar, the May nights cool down to an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Poplar is May, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

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, Poplar aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 17.99" (457mm) 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 5:40 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:52 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Poplar, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Poplar, in May, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Poplar?

In May, the average relative humidity is 53%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Poplar, in May, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Poplar aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Poplar, the average day length in May is 15h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:52 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

How high is the UV index in May in Poplar?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (10.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Poplar, MT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Poplar, MT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Poplar, MT

Average humidity in May - Poplar, MT
  • Average humidity in May: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Poplar, MT

Average rainfall in May - Poplar, MT
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Poplar, MT

Average rainfall days in May - Poplar, MT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Poplar, MT

Average snowfall in May - Poplar, MT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Poplar, MT

Average snowfall days in May - Poplar, MT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Poplar, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Poplar, MT

Average sunshine days in May - Poplar, MT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Poplar, MT

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Poplar, MT

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Poplar, MT

Average visibility in May - Poplar, 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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