May weather forecast
Wakonda, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Wakonda, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.9°F (10.5°C) and max 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

Wakonda sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 57.9°F (14.4°C) to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). In the month of May, Wakonda witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wakonda are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Wakonda aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Wakonda, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, in Wakonda, the average high-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Wakonda, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Wakonda aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Wakonda, the average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

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 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wakonda, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:00 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

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 hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Wakonda, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°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
Wakonda, SD

Average pressure in May - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average wind speed in May - Wakonda, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Wakonda, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall in May - Wakonda, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Wakonda, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall in May - Wakonda, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Wakonda, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Wakonda, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Wakonda, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Wakonda, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Wakonda, SD

Average UV index in May - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Wakonda, SD

Average visibility in May - Wakonda, 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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