May weather in New Salem, ND
The average temperature in New Salem in May is 53.4°F (40.6°F–66.1°F). Average precipitation: 2.66 inches. Average snowfall is 0.8 inches.
May is a spring month in New Salem, and is warmer than the annual average of 41.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 50m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
66.1°F
Avg Low
40.6°F
Precipitation
2.66 in
Snow
0.8 in
May records in New Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.0°F (1926) | 14.0°F (1911) | 1.10 in (1949) |
| May 2 | 91.0°F (1955) | 12.9°F (1907) | 0.82 in (1915) |
| May 3 | 93.9°F (1930) | 10.0°F (1967) | 0.46 in (1991) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (1926) | 19.0°F (1979) | 0.55 in (1950) |
| May 5 | 100.0°F (1926) | 19.9°F (1929) | 1.05 in (1914) |
| May 6 | 90.0°F (1934) | 17.1°F (1907) | 1.73 in (2012) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (1934) | 18.0°F (1938) | 1.78 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 95.0°F (1934) | 17.1°F (1923) | 3.18 in (1970) |
| May 9 | 93.9°F (1934) | 19.9°F (1981) | 1.73 in (1927) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (1985) | 21.0°F (2002) | 1.30 in (1992) |
| May 11 | 91.0°F (1940) | 19.0°F (2020) | 0.97 in (1985) |
| May 12 | 95.0°F (2025) | 19.0°F (1918) | 1.25 in (1991) |
| May 13 | 97.0°F (2025) | 14.0°F (1912) | 1.12 in (1940) |
| May 14 | 96.1°F (1929) | 14.0°F (1907) | 1.16 in (1908) |
| May 15 | 100.0°F (1936) | 21.9°F (2014) | 2.18 in (2025) |
| May 16 | 95.0°F (1936) | 16.0°F (1925) | 1.70 in (2025) |
| May 17 | 95.0°F (1934) | 26.1°F (2002) | 1.04 in (1894) |
| May 18 | 95.0°F (1934) | 21.9°F (1915) | 0.74 in (2019) |
| May 19 | 95.0°F (1948) | 21.9°F (1907) | 1.02 in (1913) |
| May 20 | 91.9°F (1964) | 19.9°F (1931) | 1.67 in (2013) |
| May 21 | 95.0°F (1980) | 12.9°F (1928) | 2.14 in (2011) |
| May 22 | 95.0°F (1980) | 24.1°F (1931) | 1.46 in (2021) |
| May 23 | 96.1°F (1928) | 27.0°F (1917) | 2.04 in (1986) |
| May 24 | 97.0°F (1926) | 24.1°F (1924) | 0.85 in (1960) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (1931) | 19.9°F (1924) | 1.89 in (2009) |
| May 26 | 100.0°F (1923) | 25.0°F (1907) | 1.78 in (2013) |
| May 27 | 104.0°F (1934) | 24.1°F (1917) | 2.00 in (1987) |
| May 28 | 102.0°F (1934) | 19.9°F (1947) | 0.94 in (1956) |
| May 29 | 100.9°F (1934) | 25.0°F (1947) | 1.35 in (1962) |
| May 30 | 105.1°F (1934) | 28.9°F (1975) | 1.10 in (2001) |
| May 31 | 97.0°F (1934) | 28.9°F (2012) | 1.41 in (2007) |