May weather forecast
Witten, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Witten, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). In the month of May, Witten's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In Witten, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Witten, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Witten, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Witten. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Witten aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Witten, the average high-temperature is 67.8°F (19.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Witten, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Witten aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Witten have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Witten, SD

Average temperature in May - Witten, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Witten, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Witten, SD

Average wind speed in May - Witten, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Witten, SD

Average humidity in May - Witten, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Witten, SD

Average rainfall in May - Witten, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Witten, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Witten, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Witten, SD

Average snowfall in May - Witten, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Witten, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Witten, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Witten, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Witten, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Witten, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Witten, SD

Average UV index in May - Witten, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Witten, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Witten, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Witten, SD

Average visibility in May - Witten, 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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