May weather forecast
Richmond Heights, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Richmond Heights, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). Richmond Heights, in May, experiences an average temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) at night.

Humidity

In Richmond Heights, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Richmond Heights, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May 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

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

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 the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Richmond 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 is 66%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Richmond 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. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Richmond Heights aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Richmond Heights?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

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.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Richmond Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Richmond Heights, SD

Average temperature in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average pressure in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average wind speed in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average humidity in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average rainfall in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average snowfall in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average UV index in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Richmond 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
Richmond Heights, SD

Average visibility in May - Richmond 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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