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 beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is experienced in Bismarck.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 63%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bismarck, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 15" (381mm) 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, Bismarck aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Bismarck, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:29 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Bismarck, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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: 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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
Bismarck, 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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