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
May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Buffalo Gap experiences a nighttime temperature average of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 62%.Rainfall
In Buffalo Gap, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buffalo Gap, there are 115.8 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Buffalo Gap aggregates 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Buffalo Gap is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Buffalo Gap is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Buffalo Gap?
What is the average humidity in May in Buffalo Gap?
How much does it rain in Buffalo Gap in May?
What is the last month it snows in Buffalo Gap?
How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Gap have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Buffalo Gap?
How long on average sun shines in May in Buffalo Gap?
What is the UV index reading in May in Buffalo Gap?
Average temperature in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buffalo Gap, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Buffalo Gap, 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 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in May
Buffalo Gap, 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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