May weather forecast
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C). May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity 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, Colonial Pine Hills aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Colonial Pine Hills in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and a low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Colonial Pine Hills, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Colonial Pine Hills aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colonial Pine Hills have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Colonial Pine Hills is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average temperature in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average pressure in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average wind speed in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average humidity in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average rainfall in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average snowfall in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average UV index in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD

Average visibility in May - Colonial Pine Hills, 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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