May weather in Watford City, ND
The average temperature in Watford City in May is 53.5°F (42.1°F–64.8°F). Average precipitation: 2.38 inches. Average snowfall is 1.4 inches.
May is a spring month in Watford City, and is warmer than the annual average of 42.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 56m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
64.8°F
Avg Low
42.1°F
Precipitation
2.38 in
Snow
1.4 in
May records in Watford City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 88.0°F (1968) | 12.0°F (1954) | 0.52 in (1972) |
| May 2 | 86.0°F (1952) | 21.0°F (1954) | 0.57 in (1948) |
| May 3 | 93.0°F (1952) | 17.1°F (1954) | 0.60 in (1964) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (1939) | 19.0°F (2002) | 1.10 in (1912) |
| May 5 | 91.0°F (1934) | 19.0°F (1929) | 1.65 in (1965) |
| May 6 | 89.1°F (1928) | 18.0°F (1972) | 1.05 in (1965) |
| May 7 | 93.0°F (1934) | 19.0°F (1929) | 0.90 in (1935) |
| May 8 | 99.0°F (1934) | 12.0°F (1945) | 1.13 in (1927) |
| May 9 | 88.0°F (1936) | 19.0°F (1945) | 1.56 in (1970) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (1958) | 19.9°F (1933) | 0.84 in (2011) |
| May 11 | 93.0°F (1958) | 19.0°F (1946) | 0.71 in (1999) |
| May 12 | 93.0°F (1949) | 23.0°F (2020) | 1.15 in (1930) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (1932) | 25.0°F (1943) | 2.34 in (2022) |
| May 14 | 96.1°F (2001) | 23.0°F (1973) | 0.80 in (2007) |
| May 15 | 98.1°F (1936) | 26.1°F (1929) | 1.08 in (1966) |
| May 16 | 98.1°F (1934) | 19.0°F (1925) | 0.27 in (1974) |
| May 17 | 98.1°F (1934) | 26.1°F (2009) | 0.38 in (1944) |
| May 18 | 93.9°F (1948) | 28.9°F (1993) | 0.77 in (2005) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (1948) | 24.1°F (1931) | 0.60 in (1912) |
| May 20 | 98.1°F (1964) | 18.0°F (1917) | 1.10 in (1937) |
| May 21 | 96.1°F (1925) | 23.0°F (1931) | 1.82 in (2011) |
| May 22 | 91.9°F (1928) | 27.0°F (1963) | 0.95 in (1972) |
| May 23 | 97.0°F (1928) | 26.1°F (1949) | 1.85 in (1933) |
| May 24 | 89.1°F (1941) | 25.0°F (2002) | 1.33 in (1965) |
| May 25 | 96.1°F (1931) | 24.1°F (1924) | 3.35 in (1965) |
| May 26 | 100.0°F (1934) | 28.9°F (1933) | 2.00 in (1929) |
| May 27 | 100.0°F (1934) | 26.1°F (1947) | 1.09 in (2012) |
| May 28 | 102.0°F (1934) | 19.0°F (1947) | 1.16 in (1960) |
| May 29 | 102.9°F (1934) | 25.0°F (1947) | 3.05 in (1929) |
| May 30 | 100.9°F (1934) | 30.0°F (1947) | 1.05 in (1993) |
| May 31 | 98.1°F (1934) | 28.9°F (1952) | 1.46 in (1976) |