May weather forecast
Glad Valley, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Glad Valley, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Glad Valley aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Glad Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Glad Valley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Glad Valley, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In Glad Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Glad Valley in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 61%.

What is the rainiest month in Glad Valley?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Glad Valley, in May, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Glad Valley?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Glad Valley aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Glad Valley, South Dakota, the average day length in May is 14h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Glad Valley is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average pressure in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average wind speed in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average humidity in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average rainfall in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average snowfall in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average UV index in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Glad Valley, SD

Average visibility in May - Glad Valley, 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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