May weather forecast
Beresford, SD

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Weather in May

May signifies the transition from spring to summer in Beresford, South Dakota. The weather gets warmer, and the likelihood of snow reduces to practically nil alongside an increase in humidity. May sees the year's highest rainfall of 2.05" (52mm) but maintains longer sunshine hours as compared to April. The spring flowers are in full bloom translating to an increase in allergen levels. As temperatures rise with a high of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low of 51.3°F (10.7°C), sun protection becomes requisite.

Temperature

Beresford's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's mild 57.2°F (14°C) to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Beresford, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Beresford, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.4 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Beresford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Beresford, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Beresford is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Beresford 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Beresford, 68.9°F (20.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.3°F (10.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Beresford, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Beresford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May in Beresford is 14h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Beresford, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Beresford?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Beresford is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Beresford, SD

Average temperature in May - Beresford, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Beresford, SD

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

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

Average wind speed in May
Beresford, SD

Average wind speed in May - Beresford, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Beresford, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Beresford, SD

Average rainfall in May - Beresford, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in May
Beresford, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Beresford, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Beresford, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Beresford, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Beresford, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Beresford, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Beresford, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Beresford, SD

Average UV index in May - Beresford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Beresford, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Beresford, SD

Average visibility in May - Beresford, 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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