May weather forecast
Bath, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Bath, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). In May, Bath encounters an average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Bath, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Bath, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bath aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Bath, is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout May, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Bath?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bath aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bath have in May?

In Bath, the average day length in May is 14h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Bath, SD

Average temperature in May - Bath, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Bath, SD

Average pressure in May - Bath, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bath, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Bath, SD

Average humidity in May - Bath, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Bath, SD

Average rainfall in May - Bath, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Bath, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Bath, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bath, SD

Average snowfall in May - Bath, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bath, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bath, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Bath, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Bath, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bath, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Bath, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Bath, SD

Average visibility in May - Bath, 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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