May weather forecast
Vermillion, SD

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Weather in May

May sees Vermillion truly embracing Spring, as temperatures rise consistently, making way for a far warmer month. The city witnesses its transformation with budding trees, warmth-encouraging high sunshine hours, reinforcing the city’s transition into a full-swing Spring. While preparing for the approaching summer months, rainfalls get more pronounced, turning fields lush green. Receding winds and increasing humidity portray a sign of changing seasons, pledging more pleasant weather to come. May is a great month to enjoy the outdoors, taking full advantage of the lengthy daylight hours.

Temperature

Vermillion's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Vermillion, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Vermillion aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Vermillion, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 13.9" (353mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Vermillion, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Vermillion in May?

During May, Vermillion experiences an average high-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and a low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

How much does it rain in Vermillion in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout May, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Vermillion aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vermillion have in May?

In May, the average day length in Vermillion is 14h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Vermillion?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Vermillion, SD

Average temperature in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Vermillion, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Vermillion, SD

Average wind speed in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Vermillion, SD

Average humidity in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Vermillion, SD

Average rainfall in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Vermillion, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Vermillion, SD

Average snowfall in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Vermillion, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vermillion, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Vermillion, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Vermillion, SD

Average UV index in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Vermillion, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Vermillion, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Vermillion, SD

Average visibility in May - Vermillion, 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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