May weather forecast
Long Valley, SD

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Long Valley observes an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Long Valley aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Long Valley, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Long Valley is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, in Long Valley, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Long Valley is 9.8h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 68.2°F (20.1°C) and the low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Long Valley, in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Long Valley have in May?

In Long Valley, the average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Long Valley, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Valley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Long Valley, SD

Average temperature in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average pressure in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average wind speed in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average humidity in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Long Valley, 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 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
Long Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average UV index in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Long Valley, 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
Long Valley, SD

Average visibility in May - Long Valley, 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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