May weather forecast
Astoria, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Astoria, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

Astoria's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Astoria, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Astoria aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Astoria, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Astoria, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Astoria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and a low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Astoria, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Astoria, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Astoria have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Astoria?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Astoria have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Astoria, 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
Astoria, SD

Average temperature in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Astoria, SD

Average pressure in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Astoria, SD

Average wind speed in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Astoria, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Astoria, SD

Average rainfall in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Astoria, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Astoria, SD

Average snowfall in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Astoria, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Astoria, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Astoria, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Astoria, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Astoria, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Astoria, SD

Average visibility in May - Astoria, SD
  • 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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