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 brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). During May, the temperature in Gary is averaged to a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
In Gary, South Dakota, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gary, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gary aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Gary, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Gary is 14h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of May, in Gary, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:04 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Gary, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Gary, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Gary in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Gary?
How many days does it rain in May in Gary?
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How many hours of daylight does Gary have in May?
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How many hours of sunshine does Gary have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Gary?
Average temperature in May
Gary, 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 (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Gary, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Gary, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in May
Gary, SD
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Gary, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Gary, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gary, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gary, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gary, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gary, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Gary, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Gary, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Gary, 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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