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
The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 1.6°C (34.9°F) in April to a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F). Banff in May experiences a low-temperature average of -1.4°C (29.5°F).Humidity
In Banff, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Banff, during May, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 589mm (23.19") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Banff, in May, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 115mm (4.53") of snow. In Banff, during the entire year, snow falls for 133.1 days and aggregates up to 1671mm (65.79") of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 37min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 9:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 9:47 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Banff, the average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In Banff, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in May leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Banff, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 7.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-8.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -1.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Banff, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1014mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Banff, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Banff, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).
Average rainfall in May
Banff, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 90mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Banff, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Banff, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 115mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (324mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Banff, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Banff, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Banff, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Banff, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Banff, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Banff, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (7km).
Banff, Canada
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