May weather forecast
Bruce, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Bruce, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average low of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Bruce records an average nighttime low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Bruce, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bruce are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Bruce aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Bruce, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bruce, South Dakota, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 9:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bruce is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Bruce in May?

During May, Bruce experiences an average high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bruce?

In Bruce, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bruce?

In Bruce, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bruce?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Bruce aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bruce have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Bruce?

On the first day of May in Bruce, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 9:04 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Bruce?

In Bruce, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Bruce?

In Bruce, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bruce, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bruce, SD

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

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Average wind speed in May
Bruce, SD

Average wind speed in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bruce, SD

Average humidity in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bruce, SD

Average rainfall in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bruce, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bruce, SD

Average snowfall in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bruce, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • 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: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bruce, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Bruce, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bruce, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bruce, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Bruce, SD

Average visibility in May - Bruce, 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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