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
The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). Letcher, during May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Letcher, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Letcher, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in May
Letcher, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Letcher, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Letcher, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Letcher, SD
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Letcher, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in May
Letcher, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Letcher, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Letcher, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Letcher, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Letcher, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Letcher, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Letcher, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in May
Letcher, 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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