Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The average high-temperature increases in May, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) is noted during the month of May.Humidity
In Wakpala, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Wakpala are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Wakpala. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Wakpala aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wakpala, South Dakota, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 56min.On the first day of May in Wakpala, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Wakpala is 9.3h.UV index
In Wakpala, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Wakpala have in May?
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Average temperature in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in May
Wakpala, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Wakpala, 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: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Wakpala, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in May
Wakpala, 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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