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
Ward's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in April to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Ward in May anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 70%.Rainfall
In Ward, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Ward aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Ward, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.1 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ward, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 9:01 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In Ward, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Ward, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Ward, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ward, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Ward, SD
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Ward, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Ward, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ward, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ward, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 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
Ward, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ward, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Ward, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Ward, 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 29).
Average visibility in May
Ward, 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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