May weather forecast
New Underwood, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in New Underwood, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). New Underwood's average low-temperature in May is measured at a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

In New Underwood, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, New Underwood aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for New Underwood in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in New Underwood?

In New Underwood, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, New Underwood aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Underwood have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In New Underwood, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
New Underwood, SD

Average temperature in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
New Underwood, SD

Average pressure in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
New Underwood, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in May
New Underwood, SD

Average humidity in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in May
New Underwood, SD

Average rainfall in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
New Underwood, SD

Average rainfall days in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Underwood, SD

Average snowfall in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
New Underwood, SD

Average snowfall days in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Underwood, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - New Underwood, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
New Underwood, SD

Average sunshine days in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in May
New Underwood, SD

Average UV index in May - New Underwood, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
New Underwood, SD

Average cloud cover in May - New Underwood, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
New Underwood, SD

Average visibility in May - New Underwood, 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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