May weather forecast
Philip, SD

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

The start of May is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Philip's temperature drops to an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Philip, the average relative humidity in May 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Philip. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Philip 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 Philip, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.
On the first day of May in Philip, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Philip, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Philip?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Philip, is 68.2°F (20.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Philip?

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

What is the rainiest month in Philip?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Philip. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Philip?

In May, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Philip?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Philip?

In May, the average day length in Philip, South Dakota, is 14h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Philip?

On the first day of May in Philip, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Philip have in May?

In Philip, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Philip?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Philip is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Philip, SD

Average temperature in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average pressure in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average wind speed in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average humidity in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average rainfall in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average snowfall in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Philip, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • 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
Philip, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average UV index in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average visibility in May - Philip, 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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