May weather forecast
Richfield Heights, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Richfield Heights, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Richfield Heights sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). In Richfield Heights, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a frosty 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Richfield Heights is 66%.

Rainfall

In Richfield Heights, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richfield Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Richfield Heights aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Richfield Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Richfield Heights, records 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Richfield Heights is 66%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Richfield Heights, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Richfield Heights. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Richfield Heights aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Richfield Heights, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:15 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Richfield Heights have in May?

In Richfield Heights, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Richfield Heights?

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

Average temperature in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average pressure in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average wind speed in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average humidity in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average rainfall in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average snowfall in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average UV index in May - Richfield Heights, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Richfield Heights, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Richfield Heights, SD

Average visibility in May - Richfield Heights, 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).

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