Sturgis Weather in May

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

The climate in Sturgis during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Sturgis and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Sturgis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.4°C 66.8°F
Nightly temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Average temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 20.5kph 13 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sturgis with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Sturgis

Sturgis average temperature in May

May rainfall

Sturgis average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Sturgis 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 Sturgis in May 2024.

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Sturgis weather stats

Sturgis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: January 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0°C 32°F
Wettest month: June 75mm 3ins
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