May weather forecast
Balta, ND

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Balta, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.9°F (17.7°C) and min 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in Balta's weather is noticeable as April turns into May, with the average high temperature increases from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). An average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is common during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

In Balta, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Balta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Balta aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.2 snowfall days, and 20.87" (530mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:31 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Balta, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Balta in May?

The high-temperature during May is 63.9°F (17.7°C) and the low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 61%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Balta aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Balta have in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:31 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Balta have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Balta, ND

Average temperature in May - Balta, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Balta, ND

Average pressure in May - Balta, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Balta, ND

Average wind speed in May - Balta, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Balta, ND

Average humidity in May - Balta, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Balta, ND

Average rainfall in May - Balta, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Balta, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Balta, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Balta, ND

Average snowfall in May - Balta, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Balta, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Balta, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Balta, ND

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Balta, ND
  • 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Balta, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Balta, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Balta, ND

Average UV index in May - Balta, ND
  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Balta, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Balta, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Balta, ND

Average visibility in May - Balta, ND
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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