May weather forecast
Ideal, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ideal, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). Ideal reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ideal is 65%.

Rainfall

In Ideal, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ideal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ideal, South Dakota. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ideal aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ideal, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ideal is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Ideal?

In Ideal, 67.8°F (19.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Ideal?

In Ideal, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in Ideal in May?

In May, in Ideal, South Dakota, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ideal?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ideal aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ideal have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ideal?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ideal, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ideal?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Ideal, South Dakota, is 9.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Ideal?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Ideal is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ideal, SD

Average temperature in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ideal, SD

Average pressure in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ideal, SD

Average wind speed in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ideal, SD

Average humidity in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ideal, SD

Average rainfall in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ideal, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ideal, SD

Average snowfall in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ideal, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Ideal, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ideal, 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: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ideal, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ideal, SD

Average UV index in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ideal, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Ideal, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in May
Ideal, SD

Average visibility in May - Ideal, 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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