May weather forecast
Peterborough, Canada

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Peterborough, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°C (62.1°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

In May, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 9°C (48.2°F) in April to an enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F). In the month of May, an average of 7.1°C (44.8°F) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Peterborough, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Peterborough, Canada, there are 143.9 rainfall days, and 609mm (23.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Peterborough aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Peterborough, there are 51.7 snowfall days, and 484mm (19.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of May in Peterborough, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Peterborough, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. 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 the temperatures in Peterborough in May?

In May, in Peterborough, the average high-temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Peterborough?

In Peterborough, Canada, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Peterborough?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Peterborough, Canada. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Peterborough aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Peterborough have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Peterborough?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterborough have in May?

In Peterborough, Canada, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Peterborough?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average temperature in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average pressure in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average wind speed in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average humidity in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average rainfall in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average rainfall in May: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average rainfall days in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average snowfall in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (122mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average snowfall days in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average sunshine days in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average UV index in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average cloud cover in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Peterborough, Canada

Average visibility in May - Peterborough, Canada
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).

Peterborough, Canada

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