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
May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) is experienced.Humidity
In Orient, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.3 rainfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Orient aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Orient, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 16.06" (408mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.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 the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Orient, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.2°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 (9.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Orient, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Orient, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Orient, SD
- Average humidity in May: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).
Average rainfall in May
Orient, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Orient, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Orient, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Orient, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Orient, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Orient, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Orient, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Orient, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Orient, 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).
Orient, South Dakota, USA
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