Elk Point Weather in May

What's the weather like in Elk Point (South Dakota) in May 2024?

The climate in Elk Point during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Elk Point and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Elk Point weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.7°C 74.6°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.1°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 20.2kph 13 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Elk Point with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Elk Point

Elk Point average temperature in May

May rainfall

Elk Point average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Elk Point average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Elk Point in May 2024.

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Elk Point weather stats

Elk Point weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January -2.2°C 28°F
Wettest month: June 97mm 3.8ins
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