May weather forecast
White River, SD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in White River, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). White River sees an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in White River is 65%.

Rainfall

In White River, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in White River, South Dakota, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in White River. May is the last month it regularly snows in White River, South Dakota. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, White River aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in White River, South Dakota, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In White River, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in White River?

In May, in White River, the average high-temperature is 67.8°F (19.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in White River?

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How many days does it rain in May in White River?

In White River, South Dakota, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in White River?

May is the last month it regularly snows in White River, South Dakota. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, White River aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does White River have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in White River?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:17 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in White River?

In White River, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in White River?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in White River is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
White River, SD

Average temperature in May - White River, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
White River, SD

Average pressure in May - White River, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
White River, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
White River, SD

Average humidity in May - White River, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

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Average rainfall in May
White River, SD

Average rainfall in May - White River, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
White River, SD

Average rainfall days in May - White River, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
White River, SD

Average snowfall in May - White River, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
White River, SD

Average snowfall days in May - White River, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
White River, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - White River, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
White River, SD

Average sunshine days in May - White River, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
White River, SD

Average UV index in May - White River, 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 December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
White River, SD

Average cloud cover in May - White River, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in May
White River, SD

Average visibility in May - White River, 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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