May weather forecast
Willow Lake, SD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Willow Lake, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in April to a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Willow Lake's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Willow Lake, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Willow Lake, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Willow Lake, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Willow Lake. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Willow Lake aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Willow Lake, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Willow Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Willow Lake?

In Willow Lake, in May, the average high-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Willow Lake?

In May, the average relative humidity in Willow Lake, South Dakota, is 71%.

How much does it rain in Willow Lake in May?

In May, in Willow Lake, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Willow Lake?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Willow Lake. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Willow Lake aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Willow Lake have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Willow Lake?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 9:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Willow Lake have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Willow Lake?

In Willow Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average temperature in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average pressure in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average wind speed in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average humidity in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average UV index in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in May - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Willow Lake, SD

Average visibility in May - Willow Lake, 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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