May weather forecast
Freeman, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Freeman, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). In the month of May, Freeman's average low-temperature falls to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Freeman, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Freeman, there are 111.7 rainfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Freeman are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Freeman aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Freeman, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Freeman, South Dakota, is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Freeman in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Freeman?

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

How much does it rain in Freeman in May?

In May, in Freeman, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Freeman?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Freeman, South Dakota. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Freeman aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Freeman have in May?

The average day length in May in Freeman, South Dakota, is 14h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Freeman?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Freeman, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Freeman have in May?

In Freeman, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Freeman?

In Freeman, 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
Freeman, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Freeman, SD

Average pressure in May - Freeman, 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
Freeman, SD

Average wind speed in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Freeman, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Freeman, SD

Average rainfall in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Freeman, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Freeman, SD

Average snowfall in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Freeman, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Freeman, 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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Freeman, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Freeman, SD

Average UV index in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Freeman, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Freeman, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Freeman, SD

Average visibility in May - Freeman, 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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