May weather forecast
Mount Vernon, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mount Vernon, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50°F (10°C) and max 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

As Mount Vernon welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Mount Vernon is 69%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Mount Vernon.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mount Vernon in May?

Mount Vernon in May has an average high-temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

What is the wettest month in Mount Vernon?

The month with the most rainfall in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, South Dakota, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mount Vernon?

May through September are months without snowfall in Mount Vernon, South Dakota.

Does it snow in Mount Vernon in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Vernon have in May?

The average day length in May in Mount Vernon is 14h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Mount Vernon?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Mount Vernon?

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

Average temperature in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average pressure in May - Mount Vernon, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average wind speed in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average humidity in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Vernon, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average UV index in May - Mount Vernon, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Vernon, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in May
Mount Vernon, SD

Average visibility in May - Mount Vernon, 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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