May weather forecast
Herrick, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Herrick, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). Herrick experiences a mean temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Herrick, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Herrick, South Dakota, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Herrick, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Herrick aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Herrick, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Herrick experiences an average high-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and a low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Herrick, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Herrick aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Herrick have in May?

The average day length in May in Herrick, South Dakota, is 14h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Herrick have in May?

In Herrick, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Herrick, 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 temperature in May
Herrick, SD

Average temperature in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Herrick, SD

Average pressure in May - Herrick, 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
Herrick, SD

Average wind speed in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Herrick, SD

Average humidity in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Herrick, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Herrick, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Herrick, SD

Average snowfall in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Herrick, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Herrick, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Herrick, SD

Average UV index in May - Herrick, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Herrick, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Herrick, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Herrick, SD

Average visibility in May - Herrick, 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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