May weather forecast
Chelsea, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Chelsea, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

Chelsea in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Chelsea's temperature drops to an average low of 48.2°F (9°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Chelsea is 66%.

Rainfall

In Chelsea, South Dakota, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chelsea are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Chelsea. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Chelsea aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chelsea, South Dakota, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Chelsea, South Dakota, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Chelsea, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Chelsea?

The high-temperature, in May, in Chelsea, records 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

How many days does it rain in May in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Chelsea?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Chelsea. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Chelsea aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, South Dakota, the average day length in May is 14h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Chelsea?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Chelsea?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Chelsea?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Chelsea is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Chelsea, SD

Average temperature in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Chelsea, SD

Average pressure in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Chelsea, SD

Average wind speed in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Chelsea, SD

Average humidity in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

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Average rainfall in May
Chelsea, SD

Average rainfall in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in May
Chelsea, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Chelsea, SD

Average snowfall in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Chelsea, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 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
Chelsea, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Chelsea, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Chelsea, SD

Average UV index in May - Chelsea, 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 and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Chelsea, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Chelsea, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in May
Chelsea, SD

Average visibility in May - Chelsea, 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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