Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 65%.Rainfall
In Ideal, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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, Ideal aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ideal, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 44min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Ideal, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
In Ideal, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in May
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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: 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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
Ideal, 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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