May weather forecast
Mitchell, SD

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Weather in May

May in Mitchell brings in the stirrings of summer, proven by a sharp rise in temperatures that range from 50°F (10°C) to 68.4°F (20.2°C). The city’s landscape changes dramatically from the melting snow, becoming greener and more vibrant with the bloom of summer flowers. Cooler mornings give way to warmer afternoons and rainfall is plentiful, facilitating the growth of vegetation. The days extend, providing ample daylight for outdoor activities and excursions.

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). May generally records an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mitchell, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Mitchell, South Dakota, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May 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: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Mitchell, 68.4°F (20.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 50°F (10°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Mitchell, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Mitchell, South Dakota, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Mitchell have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mitchell, SD

Average temperature in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Mitchell, SD

Average pressure in May - Mitchell, 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
Mitchell, SD

Average wind speed in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Mitchell, SD

Average humidity in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Mitchell, SD

Average rainfall in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Mitchell, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mitchell, SD

Average snowfall in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mitchell, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mitchell, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mitchell, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Mitchell, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Mitchell, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Mitchell, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
Mitchell, SD

Average visibility in May - Mitchell, 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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