May weather forecastLodgepole, SD
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Lodgepole, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64.2°F (17.9°C) and an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).Temperature
As Lodgepole, South Dakota, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Lodgepole observes an average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) during May nights.Humidity
In Lodgepole, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lodgepole, during May, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Lodgepole, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:32 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 64.2°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 (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 11mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Lodgepole, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Lodgepole, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in May
Lodgepole, 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).
