May weather forecast
Ludlow, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Ludlow, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64°F (17.8°C) and an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). Throughout May, the temperature falls to an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Humidity

In Ludlow, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Ludlow aggregates 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ludlow, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ludlow, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:35 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ludlow in May?

In Ludlow, 64°F (17.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.9°F (7.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Ludlow, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Ludlow aggregates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:35 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ludlow have in May?

In Ludlow, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Ludlow, SD

Average temperature in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Ludlow, SD

Average pressure in May - Ludlow, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ludlow, SD

Average wind speed in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ludlow, SD

Average humidity in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in May
Ludlow, SD

Average rainfall in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Ludlow, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Ludlow, 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 January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ludlow, SD

Average snowfall in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ludlow, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ludlow, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Ludlow, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Ludlow, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Ludlow, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Ludlow, SD

Average visibility in May - Ludlow, 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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