May weather forecast
Clark, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Clark, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C). During the month of May, Clark anticipates a mean low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Clark, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Clark aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Clark, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.3 days and aggregates up to 17.56" (446mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature in Clark during May is 64.6°F (18.1°C) and the low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Clark, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Clark aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Clark?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Clark have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Clark, SD

Average temperature in May - Clark, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Clark, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Clark, SD

Average wind speed in May - Clark, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Clark, SD

Average humidity in May - Clark, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Clark, SD

Average rainfall in May - Clark, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Clark, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Clark, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Clark, SD

Average snowfall in May - Clark, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Clark, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Clark, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Clark, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Clark, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Clark, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Clark, SD

Average UV index in May - Clark, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Clark, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Clark, SD

Average visibility in May - Clark, 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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