May weather forecast
Nome, ND

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Nome, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 48.2°F (9°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

A noticeable upsurge in temperatures is seen as April gives way to May, with average highs moving from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Nome reports a consistent average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) throughout May nights.

Humidity

In Nome, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nome, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.2 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nome are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Nome aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nome, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Nome, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Nome in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 48.2°F (9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Nome, during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Nome aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Nome, the average day length in May is 15h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Nome, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in May
Nome, ND

Average pressure in May - Nome, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Nome, ND

Average wind speed in May - Nome, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Nome, ND

Average humidity in May - Nome, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in May
Nome, ND

Average rainfall in May - Nome, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Nome, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Nome, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nome, ND

Average snowfall in May - Nome, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nome, ND

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nome, 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: 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nome, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Nome, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Nome, ND

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Nome, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Nome, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Nome, ND

Average visibility in May - Nome, ND
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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