May weather - Spring 2024 - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Weather in May
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Average rainfall in May
Average rainfall days in May
Average snowfall in May
Average snowfall days in May
Average daylight in May

The Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South Dakota

Weather in May

May sees a further increase in temperature, reaching a comfortable 60.7°F (15.9°C) on average. This month experiences the highest rainfall of the year at 4.2" (107mm), marking May as the wettest month. Along with the rainfall, melting snow from the previous months contribute to the lush greenery of the surroundings. May also features long daylight hours, making it an ideal time for potential visitors. Despite the intermittent rain showers, the enhanced natural beauty of Mount Rushmore National Memorial attracts tourists during this time.

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in April to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). During May, Mount Rushmore National Memorial's temperature averages to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) at night.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mount Rushmore National Memorial is May, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Mount Rushmore National Memorial. In May, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 52.4" (1331mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.

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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

The high-temperature, in May, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, records 60.6°F (15.9°C), while the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the rainiest month in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In May, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In May, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the average day length in May is 14h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

On the first day of May in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:28 pm MDT.

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Average high temperature

50.7°F 10.4°C

60.7°F 15.9°C

71°F 21.7°C

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Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average temperature in May
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average high temperature in May: 60.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.3°F).

Average low temperature in May: 41.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

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Average rainfall in May
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average rainfall in May: 4.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.4").

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Average rainfall days in May
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average snowfall in May: 1.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.8").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

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).

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May weather forecast
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

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