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's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). An average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Carter is 65%.Rainfall
In Carter, South Dakota, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Carter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Carter aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Carter, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
In Carter, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Carter is 9.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Carter in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Carter?
How much does it rain in Carter in May?
What is the last month it snows in Carter?
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How long on average sun shines in May in Carter?
How high is the UV index in May in Carter?
Average temperature in May
Carter, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Carter, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carter, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Carter, SD
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in May
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carter, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carter, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Carter, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Carter, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in May
Carter, 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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