May weather forecast
Milesville, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Milesville, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Milesville is 60%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 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, Milesville aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Milesville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In Milesville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Milesville?

The average relative humidity in May is 60%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Milesville, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Milesville have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Milesville is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Milesville, SD

Average temperature in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average pressure in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average wind speed in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average humidity in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average rainfall in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average snowfall in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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
Milesville, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average UV index in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Milesville, 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
Milesville, SD

Average visibility in May - Milesville, 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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