Medora, ND weather in May
In May, Medora sees highs around 67°F and lows around 41°F: mild, with frequent rain. Expect about 10 wet days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.6 in total
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:38 am / 8:03 pm | 5:03 am / 8:39 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 15.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)17 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry May brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201998: average high 76°F
- Coolest May2011: average high 59°F
- Wettest May2007: 5.5 in
- Driest May1997: 0.5 in
- Highest reading98°F (May 14, 2001)
- Lowest reading19°F (May 12, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 67°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 41°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 17 | 15 |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 15.1 h | 15.8 h |
Highs change by +11°F from April and +10°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Keystone, SD209 mi · high 60°F · 13 wet days
How Medora ranks in May
- Normal high318th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days200th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in May
- Layers – afternoons near 67°F but nights near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Jun 1. All frost dates for Medora.
Heating and cooling
May has 363 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in May?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 19°F (most recently on May 12, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in May?
About 10 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (5.5 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Medora in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 0.4 in.
Is May a good time to visit Medora?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (77 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).