May weather forecast
White Owl, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in White Owl, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). White Owl experiences a mean temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in White Owl are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, White Owl aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In White Owl, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In White Owl, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in White Owl is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

During May, White Owl experiences an average high-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In White Owl, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In White Owl, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in White Owl?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, White Owl aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in White Owl is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
White Owl, SD

Average temperature in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in May
White Owl, SD

Average pressure in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
White Owl, SD

Average wind speed in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in May
White Owl, SD

Average humidity in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in May
White Owl, SD

Average rainfall in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
White Owl, SD

Average rainfall days in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
White Owl, SD

Average snowfall in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
White Owl, SD

Average snowfall days in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
White Owl, SD

Average sunshine days in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
White Owl, SD

Average UV index in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
White Owl, SD

Average cloud cover in May - White Owl, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
White Owl, SD

Average visibility in May - White Owl, 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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