May weather forecastGarden City, SD
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Garden City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.6°F (18.1°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).Temperature
May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Garden City, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 71%.Rainfall
In Garden City, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garden City, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Garden City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 9:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Garden City, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Garden City, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Garden City, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Garden City, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Garden City, SD
- Average humidity in May: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Garden City, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Garden City, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Garden City, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Garden City, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Garden City, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min
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: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Garden City, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Garden City, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Garden City, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Garden City, 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).
