May weather forecast
Harrold, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Harrold, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). During the nights in May, the temperature in Harrold, South Dakota, averages to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Harrold aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Harrold, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Harrold, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Harrold in May?

May temperatures in Harrold vary between a high-temperature of 68°F (20°C) and a low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Harrold?

The average relative humidity in May in Harrold, South Dakota, is 62%.

What is the rainiest month in Harrold?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Harrold in May?

In Harrold, in May, during 13.6 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Harrold?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Harrold, South Dakota. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Harrold aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Harrold?

On the first day of May in Harrold, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Harrold?

In Harrold, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Harrold?

In Harrold, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Harrold, SD

Average temperature in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Harrold, SD

Average pressure in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Harrold, SD

Average wind speed in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Harrold, SD

Average humidity in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Harrold, SD

Average rainfall in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Harrold, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Harrold, SD

Average snowfall in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Harrold, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Harrold, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Harrold, SD

Average UV index in May - Harrold, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Harrold, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Harrold, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

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
Harrold, SD

Average visibility in May - Harrold, 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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