May weather forecast
White Horse, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in White Horse, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a still refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). White Horse, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in White Horse. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, White Horse aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In White Horse, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in White Horse, South Dakota, is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May in White Horse, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In White Horse, South Dakota, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in White Horse is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in White Horse?

The average high-temperature, in May, in White Horse, is 66.6°F (19.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in White Horse?

The average relative humidity in May in White Horse, South Dakota, is 63%.

What is the wettest month in White Horse?

The month with the most rainfall in White Horse is May, when the rain falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in White Horse in May?

In White Horse, during May, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in White Horse?

May is the last month it regularly snows in White Horse, South Dakota. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, White Horse aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does White Horse have in May?

In May, the average day length in White Horse, South Dakota, is 14h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in White Horse?

On the first day of May in White Horse, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:15 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does White Horse have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in White Horse?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
White Horse, SD

Average temperature in May - White Horse, 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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in May
White Horse, SD

Average pressure in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
White Horse, SD

Average wind speed in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in May
White Horse, SD

Average humidity in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in May
White Horse, SD

Average rainfall in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
White Horse, SD

Average rainfall days in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
White Horse, SD

Average snowfall in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
White Horse, SD

Average snowfall days in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 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 and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
White Horse, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - White Horse, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
White Horse, SD

Average sunshine days in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
White Horse, SD

Average UV index in May - White Horse, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
White Horse, SD

Average cloud cover in May - White Horse, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
White Horse, SD

Average visibility in May - White Horse, 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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