May weather forecast
Kimball, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Kimball, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Kimball, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 67.8°F (19.9°C) and the low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Kimball, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Kimball, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Kimball have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kimball have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Kimball, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kimball, SD

Average temperature in May - Kimball, 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 (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Kimball, SD

Average pressure in May - Kimball, 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
Kimball, SD

Average wind speed in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Kimball, SD

Average humidity in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kimball, SD

Average snowfall in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Kimball, SD

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kimball, 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 3min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kimball, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Kimball, SD

Average UV index in May - Kimball, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Kimball, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Kimball, SD

Average visibility in May - Kimball, SD
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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