Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). Buffalo registers a consistent average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) during May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Buffalo, South Dakota, is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Buffalo aggregates 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Buffalo, South Dakota, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in Buffalo, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:35 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Buffalo is 9.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
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: 9h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Buffalo, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Buffalo, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in May
Buffalo, 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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