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 shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). In the month of May, an average of 48.7°F (9.3°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
In Madison, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Madison aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Madison, South Dakota, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:04 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Madison, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Madison, 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
Madison, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Madison, SD
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Madison, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Madison, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Madison, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Madison, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Madison, 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: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Madison, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Madison, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Madison, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Madison, 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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