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
May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in April to a still refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). An average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) is observed during May nights.Humidity
In Wounded Knee, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Wounded Knee is May, when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Wounded Knee. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Wounded Knee aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Wounded Knee is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Wounded Knee, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average wind speed in May: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average snowfall in May: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in May
Wounded Knee, 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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