May weather forecastCarpenter, SD
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Carpenter, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C).Temperature
May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). During the nights in May, Carpenter experiences a consistent average temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout May, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carpenter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Carpenter.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°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 (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Carpenter, 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
Carpenter, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average humidity in May: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).
Average rainfall in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
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
Carpenter, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min
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: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Carpenter, 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 and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Carpenter, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in May
Carpenter, 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).
