May weather forecast
Scenic, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Scenic, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Scenic experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

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.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Scenic. May is the last month it regularly snows in Scenic. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Scenic aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Scenic, 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 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Scenic, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Scenic is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Scenic?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Scenic?

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

What is the wettest month in Scenic?

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 much does it rain in Scenic in May?

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

What is the last month it snows in Scenic?

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

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Scenic?

On the first day of May in Scenic, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Scenic have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Scenic is 10.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Scenic?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Scenic, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Scenic, SD

Average temperature in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average pressure in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average wind speed in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average humidity in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average rainfall in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average snowfall in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Scenic, 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: 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
Scenic, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average UV index in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Scenic, 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
Scenic, SD

Average visibility in May - Scenic, 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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