Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C). In Caputa, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
In Caputa, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Caputa aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does Caputa have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Caputa, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 63.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Caputa, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Caputa, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Caputa, SD
- Average humidity in May: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in May
Caputa, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Caputa, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Caputa, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Caputa, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Caputa, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Caputa, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in May
Caputa, SD
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Caputa, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in May
Caputa, 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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