May weather forecast
Vilas, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Vilas, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Vilas's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Vilas reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Vilas, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vilas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Vilas aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Vilas, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Vilas, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:05 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Vilas, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, in Vilas, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Vilas, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Vilas aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vilas have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 46min.

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 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:05 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Vilas have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Vilas, SD

Average temperature in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Vilas, SD

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

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

Average wind speed in May
Vilas, SD

Average wind speed in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Vilas, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Vilas, SD

Average rainfall in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Vilas, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Vilas, SD

Average snowfall in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Vilas, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Vilas, 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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Vilas, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Vilas, SD

Average UV index in May - Vilas, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Vilas, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Vilas, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Vilas, SD

Average visibility in May - Vilas, 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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