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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 3.4°C (38.1°F) in April to a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F). During the month of May, Cape Race's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a cold 2.8°C (37°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Cape Race is 85%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cape Race, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 791mm (31.14") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cape Race are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cape Race. During 2.4 snowfall days, in May, Cape Race aggregates 28mm (1.1") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.6 snowfall days, and 441mm (17.36") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Cape Race, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 3min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:47 pm NDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cape Race is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May cold in Cape Race?
What is the average humidity in May in Cape Race?
How many days does it rain in May in Cape Race?
What is the last month it snows in Cape Race?
How many hours of daylight does Cape Race have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cape Race?
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Race have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Cape Race?
Average temperature in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 6.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 2.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.4mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 22km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (30.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (19.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (82%).
Average rainfall in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 56mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (47mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 28mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (110mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Cape Race, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).
