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
In Alexandria, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 50°F (10°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Alexandria, South Dakota, is 69%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Alexandria is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Alexandria, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Alexandria is 14h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of May, in Alexandria, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:05 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Alexandria is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Alexandria is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Alexandria?
What is the average humidity in May in Alexandria?
What is the wettest month in Alexandria?
How much does it rain in Alexandria in May?
When it does not snow in Alexandria?
Does it snow in Alexandria in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Alexandria?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Alexandria?
How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Alexandria?
Average temperature in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 68.4°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 (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Alexandria, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Alexandria, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Alexandria, 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
Alexandria, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in May
Alexandria, 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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