May weather forecast
Emery, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Emery, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.4°F (20.2°C) and min 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 50°F (10°C) is observed during May.

Humidity

In Emery, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Emery is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Emery, South Dakota, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May in Emery, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Emery is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Emery?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 50°F (10°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Emery?

In Emery, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

What is the wettest month in Emery?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Emery?

In Emery, in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Emery?

May through September are months without snowfall in Emery, South Dakota.

Does it snow in Emery in May?

In May, in Emery, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Emery?

In May, the average day length in Emery is 14h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Emery?

On the first day of May in Emery, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:04 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Emery?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Emery?

In Emery, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Emery, SD

Average temperature in May - Emery, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°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 (10.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Emery, SD

Average pressure in May - Emery, 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
Emery, SD

Average wind speed in May - Emery, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Emery, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Emery, SD

Average rainfall in May - Emery, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Emery, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Emery, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Emery, SD

Average snowfall in May - Emery, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Emery, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Emery, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Emery, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Emery, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Emery, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Emery, SD

Average UV index in May - Emery, 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
Emery, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Emery, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
Emery, SD

Average visibility in May - Emery, 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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