May weather forecast
Wolsey, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Wolsey, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

In Wolsey, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). During May, Wolsey observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

Rainfall

In Wolsey, during May, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Wolsey, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Wolsey?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and a low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Wolsey, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Wolsey, during May, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Wolsey, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Wolsey have in May?

In Wolsey, the average day length in May is 14h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Wolsey, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Wolsey, SD

Average temperature in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Wolsey, SD

Average pressure in May - Wolsey, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Wolsey, SD

Average wind speed in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Wolsey, SD

Average humidity in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in May
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Wolsey, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Wolsey, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Wolsey, SD

Average UV index in May - Wolsey, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Wolsey, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Wolsey, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
Wolsey, SD

Average visibility in May - Wolsey, 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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