May weather forecast
Centerville, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Centerville, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Centerville, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Centerville, 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, Centerville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Centerville, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Centerville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May in Centerville, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Centerville in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Centerville, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Centerville, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Centerville have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:00 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Centerville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Centerville, SD

Average temperature in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average pressure in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average wind speed in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average humidity in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average rainfall in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average snowfall in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average UV index in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Centerville, 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
Centerville, SD

Average visibility in May - Centerville, 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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