May weather forecast
Waubay, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Waubay, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). The average temperature in Waubay drops to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Waubay, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Waubay, South Dakota. May is the last month it regularly snows in Waubay. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Waubay aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68.4 snowfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In Waubay, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Waubay in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Waubay, is 64°F (17.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Waubay?

In May, the average relative humidity in Waubay, South Dakota, is 70%.

How much does it rain in Waubay in May?

In Waubay, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Waubay?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Waubay, South Dakota. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Waubay aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Waubay?

In Waubay, South Dakota, the average day length in May is 14h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Waubay?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Waubay have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Waubay, South Dakota, is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Waubay?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Waubay, South Dakota, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Waubay, SD

Average temperature in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in May
Waubay, SD

Average pressure in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Waubay, SD

Average wind speed in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Waubay, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Waubay, SD

Average rainfall in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Waubay, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Waubay, SD

Average snowfall in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Waubay, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Waubay, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Waubay, SD

Average UV index in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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
Waubay, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Waubay, SD

Average visibility in May - Waubay, SD
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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