May weather forecast
Farmer, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Farmer, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). In May, the average low-temperature is a cool 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

In Farmer, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Farmer, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:05 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Farmer, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Farmer, 68.4°F (20.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 50°F (10°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

What is the rainiest month?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Farmer, in May, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Farmer have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Farmer?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:05 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Farmer, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Farmer, SD

Average temperature in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average pressure in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average wind speed in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average humidity in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average rainfall in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average snowfall in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average UV index in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average visibility in May - Farmer, 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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