May weather forecast
Leola, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Leola, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in April to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). The average low-temperature, in May, in Leola, is a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In Leola, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Leola, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Leola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Leola aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.6 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Leola, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Leola, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Leola in May?

In May, in Leola, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Leola?

In Leola, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

How many days does it rain in May in Leola?

In May, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Leola?

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

How many hours of daylight does Leola have in May?

The average day length in May in Leola is 14h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Leola?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Leola have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Leola is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Leola?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Leola is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Leola, SD

Average temperature in May - Leola, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Leola, SD

Average pressure in May - Leola, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Leola, SD

Average wind speed in May - Leola, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Leola, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Leola, SD

Average rainfall in May - Leola, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Leola, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Leola, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Leola, SD

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Leola, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Leola, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Leola, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Leola, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Leola, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Leola, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Leola, SD

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

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

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