May weather forecast
Fort Yates, ND

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Weather in May

Fort Yates witnesses the spring tide in May when the highs soar up to 66.6°F (19.2°C). The shift from chilling to balmy weather is truly phenomenal. As daylight hours increase, the opportunity to absorb more Vitamin D is higher. The weather gravitates towards being more pleasant, although the downpours occur more frequently. With the city turning greener and freshness filling the air, Fort Yates is delightful in May.

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) is observed in Fort Yates during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In May, in Fort Yates, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Yates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Yates. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Yates aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Yates, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Yates, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:25 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Fort Yates is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Fort Yates is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Fort Yates?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fort Yates, records 66.6°F (19.2°C), while the low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Yates?

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Yates is 62%.

How many days does it rain in May in Fort Yates?

In May, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fort Yates?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Yates. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Yates aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Fort Yates?

In May, the average day length in Fort Yates, North Dakota, is 14h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Fort Yates?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Yates, North Dakota, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:25 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Yates have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Fort Yates?

In Fort Yates, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average temperature in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average pressure in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average wind speed in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average humidity in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average rainfall in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average snowfall in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Yates, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average UV index in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Yates, ND

Average visibility in May - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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