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
The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in April to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). In Central City, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 67%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Central City is May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In May, in Central City, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout May, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Central City, there are 66.6 snowfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Central City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 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 Central City, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Central City is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Central City in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Central City?
What is the wettest month in Central City?
How many days does it rain in May in Central City?
How much does it snow in Central City in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Central City?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Central City?
How many hours of sunshine does Central City have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Central City?
Average temperature in May
Central City, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Central City, 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
Central City, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Central City, SD
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).
Average rainfall in May
Central City, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Central City, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Central City, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Central City, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Central City, 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: 10h and 1min
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
Central City, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Central City, SD
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Central City, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in May
Central City, 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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