May weather forecast
Claire City, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Claire City, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average high of 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). In Claire City, an average nighttime temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) is expected during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In Claire City, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Claire City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation.

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, Claire City aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Claire City, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.2 days and aggregates up to 20.12" (511mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:10 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Claire City, is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Claire City, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Claire City, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Claire City have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Claire City, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Claire City, SD

Average temperature in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Claire City, SD

Average pressure in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Claire City, SD

Average wind speed in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Claire City, SD

Average humidity in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Claire City, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Claire City, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Claire City, SD

Average UV index in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Claire City, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Claire City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Claire City, SD

Average visibility in May - Claire City, 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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