Salem Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Salem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Nightly temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Average temperature 15°C 59°F
Daily sunshine 10.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.8°C 51.5°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 20.5kph 13 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Salem with around 84mm 3.3 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in May

May rainfall

Salem average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Salem 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 Salem in May 2024.

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Salem weather stats

Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -4.7°C 23.5°F
Wettest month: June 105mm 4.1ins
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