May weather forecast
Burke, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Burke, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average high of 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature increases from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature in Burke dips to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In Burke, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In May, in Burke, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Burke, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Burke. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Burke aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Burke, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Burke, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Burke is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Burke, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Burke in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Burke, is 67.8°F (19.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Burke?

In May, the average relative humidity in Burke, South Dakota, is 65%.

How much does it rain in Burke in May?

In Burke, South Dakota, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Burke?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Burke aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burke have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Burke?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Burke?

The average sunshine duration in May in Burke, South Dakota, is 9.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Burke?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Burke, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Burke, SD

Average temperature in May - Burke, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Burke, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Burke, SD

Average wind speed in May - Burke, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Burke, SD

Average humidity in May - Burke, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Burke, SD

Average rainfall in May - Burke, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Burke, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burke, SD

Average snowfall in May - Burke, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Burke, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Burke, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burke, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Burke, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Burke, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Burke, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Burke, SD

Average visibility in May - Burke, 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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