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
Mission sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). Mission encounters an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) during May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 63%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Mission are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Mission, South Dakota. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Mission aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Mission, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mission, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 9:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
In Mission, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mission, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Mission, 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
Mission, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 12.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Mission, SD
- Average humidity in May: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).
Average rainfall in May
Mission, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Mission, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Mission, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Mission, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mission, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mission, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Mission, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Mission, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in May
Mission, 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).
Mission, South Dakota, USA
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