Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Yankton observes an average nighttime temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 70%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Yankton is May, when the rain falls for 16.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Yankton are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Yankton. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Yankton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Yankton, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Yankton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 9:01 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Yankton?
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What is the UV index intensity in May in Yankton?
Average temperature in May
Yankton, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Yankton, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Yankton, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Yankton, SD
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in May
Yankton, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Yankton, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Yankton, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Yankton, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 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, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Yankton, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Yankton, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Yankton, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Yankton, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Yankton, 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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