May weather forecastWhitewood, SD
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Whitewood, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).Temperature
The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). An average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) is recorded during the nights in May.Humidity
In Whitewood, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in May, Whitewood aggregates 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Whitewood, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:31 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
In Whitewood, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 63°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).
Average pressure in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Whitewood, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Whitewood, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in May
Whitewood, 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).
