May weather forecastElkton, SD
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Elkton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Temperature
The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.8 days and collects up to 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Elkton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Elkton is 14h and 48min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Elkton, South Dakota, is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Elkton, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°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 (7.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Elkton, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Elkton, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Elkton, SD
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Elkton, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Elkton, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 15 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elkton, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elkton, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elkton, 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: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elkton, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Elkton, SD
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elkton, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Elkton, 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).
