May weather forecast
Groton, SD

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) is experienced in Groton.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Groton, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Groton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Groton, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Groton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Groton?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Groton, is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Groton?

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

How much does it rain in Groton in May?

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

What is the last month it snows in Groton?

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

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

The average day length in May in Groton, South Dakota, is 14h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Groton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Groton, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Groton?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Groton is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Groton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Groton, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Groton, SD

Average temperature in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average pressure in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average wind speed in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average humidity in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average rainfall in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average snowfall in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average UV index in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Groton, 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
Groton, SD

Average visibility in May - Groton, 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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