May weather forecast
Batesland, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Batesland, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). During May nights, Batesland witnesses a consistent average temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Batesland aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Batesland, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Batesland, 66.2°F (19°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.9°F (8.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Batesland. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Batesland, during May, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Batesland aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Batesland have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Batesland, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Batesland, SD

Average temperature in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Batesland, SD

Average pressure in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Batesland, SD

Average wind speed in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Batesland, SD

Average humidity in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in May
Batesland, SD

Average rainfall in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Batesland, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Batesland, SD

Average snowfall in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Batesland, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Batesland, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Batesland, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Batesland, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Batesland, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Batesland, SD

Average visibility in May - Batesland, 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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