May weather forecast
Burlington, ND

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Burlington, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.4°F (18°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a noticeable temperature rise, soaring from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in April to a refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). An average minimum temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is recorded during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, in May, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Burlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.5 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

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: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. 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 this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64.4°F (18°C) and a low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Burlington, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Burlington, during May, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:37 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Burlington is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Burlington, ND

Average temperature in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Burlington, ND

Average pressure in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Burlington, ND

Average wind speed in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Burlington, ND

Average humidity in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Burlington, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Burlington, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burlington, ND

Average snowfall in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Burlington, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Burlington, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burlington, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Burlington, ND

Average UV index in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Burlington, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Burlington, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
Burlington, ND

Average visibility in May - Burlington, 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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