May weather forecast
Watauga, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Watauga, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.2°F (7.9°C) and max 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Watauga, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

In Watauga, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Watauga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.3 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Watauga. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Watauga aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Watauga, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Watauga, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Watauga, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Watauga in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Watauga, South Dakota, during May are 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Watauga?

The average relative humidity in May in Watauga, South Dakota, is 62%.

How much does it rain in Watauga in May?

In Watauga, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Watauga?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Watauga, South Dakota. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Watauga aggregates 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Watauga have in May?

The average day length in May in Watauga, South Dakota, is 14h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Watauga?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Watauga have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Watauga, South Dakota, is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Watauga?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Watauga is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Watauga, SD

Average temperature in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.2°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Watauga, SD

Average pressure in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"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
Watauga, SD

Average wind speed in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Watauga, SD

Average humidity in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in May
Watauga, SD

Average rainfall in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Watauga, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Watauga, SD

Average snowfall in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Watauga, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Watauga, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Watauga, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Watauga, SD

Average UV index in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Watauga, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Watauga, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

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
Watauga, SD

Average visibility in May - Watauga, 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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