May weather forecast
Silver Gate, MT

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Silver Gate, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in April to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). In Silver Gate, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In Silver Gate, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Silver Gate, in May, during 18.3 snowfall days, 15.08" (383mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Silver Gate, Montana, during the entire year, snow falls for 186.1 days and aggregates up to 135.16" (3433mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:59 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Silver Gate is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 46.9°F (8.3°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Silver Gate?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.9 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Silver Gate, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May?

In Silver Gate, during May, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 15.08" (383mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Silver Gate have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:59 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Silver Gate have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Silver Gate is 9.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Silver Gate, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average temperature in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average high temperature in May: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (2.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average pressure in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average wind speed in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average humidity in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (51%).

Average rainfall in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average rainfall in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average rainfall days in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average snowfall in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average snowfall in May: 15.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (19.69").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.24").

Average snowfall days in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average snowfall days in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (25.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average sunshine days in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (3.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average UV index in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • 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, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average cloud cover in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Silver Gate, MT

Average visibility in May - Silver Gate, MT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (3mi).

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