Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The average high-temperature increases in May, moving from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). May generally records an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Edgemont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.8 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Edgemont aggregates 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Edgemont, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Edgemont, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Edgemont, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Edgemont, 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
Edgemont, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in May
Edgemont, 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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