May weather forecast
Cartwright, ND

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cartwright, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) is noted during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Cartwright, in May, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cartwright aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cartwright, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:46 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In Cartwright, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Cartwright experiences an average high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and a low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cartwright aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cartwright have in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:46 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Cartwright, ND

Average pressure in May - Cartwright, ND
  • 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
Cartwright, ND

Average wind speed in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Cartwright, ND

Average humidity in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in May
Cartwright, ND

Average rainfall in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Cartwright, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cartwright, ND

Average snowfall in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cartwright, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Cartwright, ND

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cartwright, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cartwright, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Cartwright, ND

Average UV index in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cartwright, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Cartwright, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Cartwright, ND

Average visibility in May - Cartwright, ND
  • 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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