May weather forecast
Hudson, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Hudson, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). In May, the nighttime temperature in Hudson lowers to an average of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In Hudson, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Hudson, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hudson aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hudson, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hudson, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Hudson is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hudson in May?

In Hudson, in May, the average high-temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Hudson?

The average relative humidity in May in Hudson is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May in Hudson?

In Hudson, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Hudson?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Hudson, South Dakota. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hudson aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hudson have in May?

In Hudson, South Dakota, the average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hudson?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Hudson?

The average sunshine duration in May in Hudson, South Dakota, is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Hudson?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hudson is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hudson, SD

Average temperature in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Hudson, SD

Average pressure in May - Hudson, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hudson, SD

Average wind speed in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Hudson, SD

Average humidity in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Hudson, SD

Average rainfall in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Hudson, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hudson, SD

Average snowfall in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hudson, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hudson, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hudson, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Hudson, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Hudson, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Hudson, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Hudson, SD

Average visibility in May - Hudson, 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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