May weather forecast
Veblen, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Veblen, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in April to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Veblen temperatures generally rest at a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C) during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Veblen, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Veblen are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Veblen aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.2 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 9:11 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Veblen, is 65.8°F (18.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Veblen is 66%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Veblen, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) 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, Veblen aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Veblen have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 9:11 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Veblen, SD

Average temperature in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Veblen, SD

Average pressure in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Veblen, SD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Veblen, SD

Average humidity in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Veblen, SD

Average rainfall in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Veblen, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Veblen, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Veblen, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Veblen, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Veblen, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Veblen, SD

Average UV index in May - Veblen, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Veblen, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Veblen, SD

Average visibility in May - Veblen, SD
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).

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