May weather forecast
Artesian, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Artesian, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

Artesian, South Dakota, in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Artesian, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Artesian, is 68.4°F (20.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Artesian, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Artesian, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Artesian have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Artesian, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Artesian, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Artesian, SD

Average temperature in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Artesian, SD

Average pressure in May - Artesian, SD
  • 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Artesian, SD

Average wind speed in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Artesian, SD

Average humidity in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Artesian, SD

Average rainfall in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Artesian, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Artesian, SD

Average snowfall in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Artesian, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Artesian, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Artesian, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Artesian, SD

Average UV index in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Artesian, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
Artesian, SD

Average visibility in May - Artesian, SD
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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