Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). Prairie City reports an average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Prairie City, South Dakota, is 62%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Prairie City is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In May, in Prairie City, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 56min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:32 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Prairie City, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Prairie City?
What is the average humidity in May in Prairie City?
What is the rainiest month in Prairie City?
How many days does it rain in May in Prairie City?
How much does it snow in Prairie City in May?
How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Prairie City?
How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Prairie City?
Average temperature in May
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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 3min
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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, 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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