Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.Rainfall
In Shields, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shields, there are 105.9 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shields. May is the last month it regularly snows in Shields. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Shields aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shields, North Dakota, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Shields, North Dakota, is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Shields in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Shields?
How much does it rain in Shields in May?
What is the last month it snows in Shields?
How many hours of daylight does Shields have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shields?
How long on average sun shines in May in Shields?
What is the UV index reading in May in Shields?
Average temperature in May
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, ND
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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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