May weather forecast
Summit, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Summit, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 66°F (18.9°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Summit's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Summit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.2 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

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, Summit aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Summit, there are 58.8 snowfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Summit, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Summit in May?

In Summit, in May, the average high-temperature is 66°F (18.9°C), and 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 Summit, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Summit have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:08 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Summit, SD

Average temperature in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average pressure in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average wind speed in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average humidity in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average rainfall in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average snowfall in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average UV index in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average visibility in May - Summit, 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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