May weather forecast
Hayes, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hayes, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

As Hayes welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Hayes's average low-temperature is measured at a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Hayes is 60%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Hayes aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Hayes is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Hayes is 9.8h.

UV index

In Hayes, 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 radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hayes in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Hayes, is 68.2°F (20.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Hayes, the average relative humidity in May is 60%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Hayes, in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Hayes aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hayes?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Hayes?

In Hayes, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hayes, SD

Average temperature in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Hayes, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hayes, SD

Average wind speed in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Hayes, SD

Average humidity in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in May
Hayes, SD

Average rainfall in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Hayes, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hayes, SD

Average snowfall in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hayes, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hayes, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hayes, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Hayes, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Hayes, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hayes, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Hayes, SD

Average visibility in May - Hayes, 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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