May weather forecast
Hamar, Norway

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Weather in May

May invites a drastic transformation in Hamar's weather with a significant jump in day temperatures to around 13.1°C (55.6°F). The snow having dissipated completely, rain takes over the precipitation role, measuring at approximately 16mm (0.63"). The longer sunshine hours ushers in the period of midnight sun, a stunning phenomenon that attracts many visitors. With the pleasant weather and richer daylight hours, May denotes the beginning of the peak tourist season in Hamar, Norway. As winter gear gets packed away, residents prepare to make the most of the mild, temperate conditions and the continuous sunshine.

Temperature

As May sets in Hamar, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F) in April to a moderate 13.1°C (55.6°F). During May, an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F) is observed in Hamar.

Humidity

In Hamar, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Hamar, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout May, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hamar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.1 days and collects up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Hamar. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Hamar aggregates 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Hamar, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.4 days and aggregates up to 245mm (9.65") of snow.

Daylight

In Hamar, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 21:18. On the last day of May, in Hamar, sunrise is at 03:57 and sunset at 22:29 CEST.

Sunshine

In Hamar, Norway, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Hamar?

Hamar in May has an average high-temperature of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Hamar?

The average relative humidity in May in Hamar, Norway, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Hamar in May?

In May, in Hamar, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout May, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Hamar?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Hamar, Norway. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Hamar aggregates 12mm (0.47") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Hamar?

The average day length in May in Hamar is 17h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hamar?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 21:18. On the last day of the month, in Hamar, sunrise is at 03:57 and sunset at 22:29 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Hamar?

In Hamar, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Hamar?

The months with the highest UV index in Hamar, Norway, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in May in Hamar?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Hamar, Norway

Average temperature in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Hamar, Norway

Average pressure in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hamar, Norway

Average wind speed in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hamar, Norway

Average humidity in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Hamar, Norway

Average rainfall in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (20mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hamar, Norway

Average rainfall days in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hamar, Norway

Average snowfall in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average snowfall in May: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (52mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Hamar, Norway

Average snowfall days in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamar, Norway

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hamar, Norway

Average sunshine days in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Hamar, Norway

Average UV index in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hamar, Norway

Average cloud cover in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Hamar, Norway

Average visibility in May - Hamar, Norway
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is June (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

Hamar, Norway

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