May weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Fairburn, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

In Fairburn, the average high-temperature in May increases from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Fairburn sees an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Fairburn, during May, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Fairburn. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.4 snowfall days, in May, Fairburn aggregates 4.09" (104mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairburn, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Fairburn, South Dakota, is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, in Fairburn, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Fairburn, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In Fairburn, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Fairburn?

Fairburn in May has an average high-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fairburn?

The average relative humidity in May in Fairburn, South Dakota, is 66%.

How much does it rain in Fairburn in May?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, in May, during 18.6 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fairburn?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.4 snowfall days, in May, Fairburn aggregates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fairburn?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairburn, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Fairburn?

The average sunshine duration in May in Fairburn, South Dakota, is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Fairburn?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Fairburn is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in May - Fairburn, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fairburn, SD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairburn, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairburn, 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fairburn, SD

Average UV index in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in May
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in May - Fairburn, 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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