May weather forecast
Shonkin, MT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Shonkin, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.2°F (6.8°C) and max 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In May, in Shonkin, Montana, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shonkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Shonkin aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Shonkin, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 9:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Shonkin, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

In Shonkin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shonkin in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Shonkin, is 63°F (17.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 57%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Shonkin?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Shonkin. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Shonkin aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 9:11 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shonkin have in May?

In Shonkin, Montana, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.4h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shonkin, MT

Average temperature in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average high temperature in May: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Shonkin, MT

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shonkin, MT

Average wind speed in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

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 (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Shonkin, MT

Average humidity in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average humidity in May: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in May
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall days in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall days in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shonkin, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shonkin, MT

Average sunshine days in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Shonkin, MT

Average UV index in May - Shonkin, MT
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Shonkin, MT

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Shonkin, MT

Average visibility in May - Shonkin, 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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