May weather forecast
Badger, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Badger, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

Badger experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). During the nights in May, Badger experiences a consistent average temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

In Badger, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Badger, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Badger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Badger aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Badger, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Badger, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Badger aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Badger?

The average day length in May is 14h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Badger, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Badger, SD

Average temperature in May - Badger, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in May
Badger, SD

Average pressure in May - Badger, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Badger, SD

Average wind speed in May - Badger, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Badger, SD

Average humidity in May - Badger, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Badger, SD

Average rainfall in May - Badger, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Badger, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Badger, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Badger, SD

Average snowfall in May - Badger, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Badger, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Badger, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Badger, 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: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Badger, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Badger, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Badger, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Badger, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Badger, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Badger, SD

Average visibility in May - Badger, 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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