May weather forecastSouth Shore, SD
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in South Shore, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66°F (18.9°C) and an average low of 48°F (8.9°C).Temperature
May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). South Shore experiences an average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) in the month of May.Humidity
In South Shore, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
In South Shore, South Dakota, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, South Shore aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In South Shore, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.8 days and aggregates up to 20.39" (518mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
South Shore, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).
Average pressure in May
South Shore, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
South Shore, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in May
South Shore, SD
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in May
South Shore, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
South Shore, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
South Shore, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
South Shore, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Shore, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min
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: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
South Shore, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in May
South Shore, SD
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
South Shore, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
South Shore, 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).
