May weather forecastPickstown, SD
May
Weather in May
May marks the prelude to summer in Pickstown with the highest temperature rising to a mild 68.5°F (20.3°C). With the warmer conditions, rainfall sees a dramatic spike, exceeding spring levels. Despite rain, sunshine is prevalent for about 13 days, bringing bright and cheerful days. Cumulatively, pressure shows a slight dip, indicating the changing atmospheric circumstances. Winds cool down a bit, making the rise in temperature tolerable.Temperature
As Pickstown, South Dakota, enters May, the average high-temperature increases from the a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) of April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Pickstown experiences a mean low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Pickstown, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Pickstown is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Pickstown, the average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Pickstown, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in May
Pickstown, 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 January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Pickstown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Pickstown, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in May
Pickstown, 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).
