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
With the onset of May, Elk Point experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in Elk Point, South Dakota, averages to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout May, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elk Point, there are 119.5 rainfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elk Point are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Elk Point. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Elk Point aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Elk Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Elk Point is 14h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of May, in Elk Point, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Elk Point is 8.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk Point is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk Point, 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 6min).
- 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: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elk Point, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Elk Point, 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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