May weather forecast
Fairview Heights, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C) to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). During May, Fairview Heights sees a mean low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

In Fairview Heights, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fairview Heights. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairview Heights aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Fairview Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Fairview Heights is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Fairview Heights, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Fairview Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Fairview Heights, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Fairview Heights is 70%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fairview Heights, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Fairview Heights?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairview Heights aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairview Heights, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:01 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairview Heights have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average temperature in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average pressure in May - Fairview Heights, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average wind speed in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average humidity in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairview Heights, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average UV index in May - Fairview Heights, 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
Fairview Heights, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Fairview Heights, SD

Average visibility in May - Fairview Heights, 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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