May weather forecast
Dolton, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Dolton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

In Dolton, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Dolton observes an average nighttime temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Dolton, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dolton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Dolton aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Dolton, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 19.33" (491mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dolton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dolton 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: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dolton in May?

During May, Dolton experiences an average high-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Dolton, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Dolton aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dolton have in May?

In Dolton, South Dakota, the average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

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 moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dolton, SD

Average temperature in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Dolton, SD

Average pressure in May - Dolton, 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
Dolton, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Dolton, SD

Average humidity in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Dolton, SD

Average rainfall in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Dolton, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dolton, SD

Average snowfall in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dolton, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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: 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: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dolton, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Dolton, SD

Average UV index in May - Dolton, 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
Dolton, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Dolton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Dolton, SD

Average visibility in May - Dolton, 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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