May weather forecast
Kadoka, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Kadoka, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Kadoka's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

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.

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, Kadoka 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 is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Kadoka, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

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 many days does it rain in May?

In Kadoka, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kadoka have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Kadoka, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kadoka, SD

Average temperature in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average pressure in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average wind speed in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average humidity in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average rainfall in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average snowfall in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

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

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 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
Kadoka, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average UV index in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Kadoka, 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
Kadoka, SD

Average visibility in May - Kadoka, 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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