May weather forecast
Lowry, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Lowry, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.8°F (8.8°C) and max 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Lowry sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). Lowry's average low-temperature is measured at a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) during May.

Humidity

In Lowry, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In May, in Lowry, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout May, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.8 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lowry aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 9:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Lowry, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Lowry in May has an average high-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Lowry, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Lowry, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lowry aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lowry have in May?

In Lowry, the average day length in May is 14h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 9:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Lowry, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Lowry, SD

Average temperature in May - Lowry, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°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 (9.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Lowry, SD

Average pressure in May - Lowry, 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
Lowry, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Lowry, SD

Average humidity in May - Lowry, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).

Average rainfall in May
Lowry, SD

Average rainfall in May - Lowry, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

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
Lowry, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Lowry, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lowry, SD

Average snowfall in May - Lowry, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lowry, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lowry, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Lowry, SD

Average UV index in May - Lowry, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lowry, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
Lowry, SD

Average visibility in May - Lowry, 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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