May weather forecast
South Shore, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in South Shore, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66°F (18.9°C) and an average low of 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). South Shore experiences an average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In South Shore, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In South Shore, South Dakota, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) 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, South Shore aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In South Shore, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.8 days and aggregates up to 20.39" (518mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:07 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for South Shore in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in South Shore, is 66°F (18.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How much does it rain in May?

In South Shore, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in South Shore?

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

How many hours of daylight does South Shore have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in South Shore?

In South Shore, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
South Shore, SD

Average temperature in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in May
South Shore, SD

Average pressure in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
South Shore, SD

Average wind speed in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in May
South Shore, SD

Average humidity in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall days in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall days in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Shore, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - South Shore, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Shore, SD

Average sunshine days in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
South Shore, SD

Average UV index in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
South Shore, SD

Average cloud cover in May - South Shore, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
South Shore, SD

Average visibility in May - South Shore, 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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