May weather forecast
Ordway, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ordway, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Ordway experiences a mean temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ordway, South Dakota, is 66%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ordway are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ordway. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ordway aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Ordway, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 56min.
On the first day of May in Ordway, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Ordway is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Ordway?

May temperatures in Ordway, South Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and a low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ordway?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Ordway?

In May, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout May, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ordway?

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

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

In Ordway, South Dakota, the average day length in May is 14h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ordway?

On the first day of May in Ordway, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ordway?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Ordway, South Dakota, is 9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ordway?

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

Average temperature in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average pressure in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average wind speed in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average humidity in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

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

Average sunshine days in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average UV index in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average visibility in May - Ordway, 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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