May weather forecast
Valley City, ND

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Weather in May

May is characterized by a considerable rise in temperature, hinting at the approach of summer in Valley City. It is not as wet as the preceding month, with noticeably less rainfall. May serves as the prelude to the long, sunny days of summer, boasting the third-highest average daily sunshine hours. The amount of daylight significantly increases, brightening up the days. The end of May witnesses a perceptible drop in relative humidity levels.

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of May, surging from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in April to a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Valley City, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Valley City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.2 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, in Valley City, the average high-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Valley City, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Valley City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Valley City have in May?

In Valley City, the average day length in May is 15h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Valley City?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:18 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Valley City, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Valley City?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Valley City, ND

Average temperature in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Valley City, ND

Average pressure in May - Valley City, 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
Valley City, ND

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Valley City, ND

Average humidity in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Valley City, ND

Average rainfall in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Valley City, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Valley City, ND

Average snowfall in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Valley City, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Valley City, ND

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Valley City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Valley City, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Valley City, ND

Average UV index in May - Valley City, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Valley City, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Valley City, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Valley City, ND

Average visibility in May - Valley City, 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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