May weather forecast
Forest River, ND

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest River, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 18.1°C and an average low of 8.8°C.

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature increases considerably from a frosty 9.4°C in April to a comfortable 18.1°C. In May, the average low-temperature is a frosty 8.8°C.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Forest River, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 51mm of accumulated precipitation. In Forest River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 402mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Forest River aggregates 5mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 snowfall days, and 469mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 9:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Forest River, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 18.1°C and a low-temperature of 8.8°C.
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Forest River, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 51mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Forest River. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Forest River aggregates 5mm of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Forest River, North Dakota, 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 6:09 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 9:21 pm CDT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.
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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Forest River, ND
Average temperature in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 18.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-17.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Forest River, ND
Average pressure in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Forest River, ND
Average wind speed in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in May - Forest River, ND
Average humidity in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

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

Average rainfall in May - Forest River, ND
Average rainfall in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Forest River, ND
Average rainfall days in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May - Forest River, ND
Average snowfall in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (100mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Forest River, ND
Average snowfall days in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest River, ND
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forest River, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Forest River, ND
Average sunshine days in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Forest River, ND
Average UV index in May
Forest River, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Forest River, ND
Average cloud cover in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May - Forest River, ND
Average visibility in May
Forest River, ND
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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