May weather forecast
Cathay, ND

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cathay, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.5°F (17.5°C) and an average low of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

Cathay witnesses a significant increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, rising from April's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). An average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is recorded during the nights in May in Cathay, North Dakota.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Cathay is 64%.

Rainfall

In Cathay, in May, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.3 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cathay. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cathay, North Dakota. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Cathay aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cathay, North Dakota, there are 77.5 snowfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cathay, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Cathay, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cathay, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Cathay, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Cathay?

In May, in Cathay, the average high-temperature is 63.5°F (17.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cathay?

The average relative humidity in May in Cathay is 64%.

How much does it rain in Cathay in May?

In Cathay, North Dakota, in May, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Cathay?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Cathay, North Dakota. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Cathay aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Cathay?

In May, the average day length in Cathay, North Dakota, is 15h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Cathay?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cathay?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Cathay?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cathay, North Dakota, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cathay, ND

Average temperature in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Cathay, ND

Average pressure in May - Cathay, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cathay, ND

Average wind speed in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Cathay, ND

Average humidity in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Cathay, ND

Average rainfall in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Cathay, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cathay, ND

Average snowfall in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cathay, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cathay, ND
  • 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: 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
Cathay, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Cathay, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Cathay, ND

Average UV index in May - Cathay, 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
Cathay, ND

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Cathay, ND

Average visibility in May - Cathay, 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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