May weather forecast
Tappen, ND

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Tappen, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in April to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Tappen experiences an average low-temperature reading of 46.8°F (8.2°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Tappen, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tappen, there are 96.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Tappen, North Dakota. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Tappen aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Tappen, during the entire year, snow falls for 63 days and aggregates up to 20.91" (531mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Tappen is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Tappen?

The high-temperature, in May, in Tappen, is 64°F (17.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Tappen?

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

How much does it rain in Tappen in May?

In Tappen, North Dakota, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Tappen?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Tappen, North Dakota. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Tappen aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length in Tappen, North Dakota, is 15h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Tappen?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tappen, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tappen have in May?

In Tappen, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Tappen?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Tappen is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Tappen, ND

Average temperature in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Tappen, ND

Average pressure in May - Tappen, 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
Tappen, ND

Average wind speed in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Tappen, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Tappen, ND

Average rainfall in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Tappen, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tappen, ND

Average snowfall in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tappen, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tappen, 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
Tappen, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Tappen, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 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
Tappen, ND

Average UV index in May - Tappen, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Tappen, ND

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Tappen, ND

Average visibility in May - Tappen, 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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