May weather forecast
Rudolph, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Rudolph, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Rudolph's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). The average low-temperature, in May, in Rudolph, is a chilly 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Rudolph. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Rudolph aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Rudolph, 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 55min.
On the first day of May in Rudolph, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In Rudolph, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Rudolph?

In May, in Rudolph, the average high-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Rudolph?

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in May in Rudolph?

In Rudolph, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Rudolph?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rudolph have in May?

In May, the average day length in Rudolph is 14h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rudolph?

On the first day of May in Rudolph, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 9:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Rudolph?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Rudolph?

In Rudolph, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Rudolph, SD

Average temperature in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average pressure in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average wind speed in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average humidity in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average rainfall in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average snowfall in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

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

Average sunshine days in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average UV index in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Rudolph, 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
Rudolph, SD

Average visibility in May - Rudolph, 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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