May weather forecast
Dawson, ND

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Dawson, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

Dawson's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). During the nights in May, Dawson experiences a consistent average temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

In Dawson, the average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

In Dawson, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Dawson aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Dawson, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dawson, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Dawson, is 64.9°F (18.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 63%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Dawson, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Dawson aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Dawson, the average day length in May is 15h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:25 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dawson, ND

Average temperature in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Dawson, ND

Average pressure in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dawson, ND

Average wind speed in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Dawson, ND

Average humidity in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in May
Dawson, ND

Average rainfall in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Dawson, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dawson, ND

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dawson, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Dawson, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Dawson, ND

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Dawson, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Dawson, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Dawson, ND

Average visibility in May - Dawson, 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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