May weather forecast
Waterton Park, Canada

The dramatic landscape of the mountainous spot near the Waterton National Park in Canada, the Waterton Lakes, and Townsite
The dramatic landscape of the mountainous spot near the Waterton National Park in Canada, the Waterton Lakes, and Townsite

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Waterton Park, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14°C (57.2°F) and an average low of 3.1°C (37.6°F).

Temperature

The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F) in April to a refreshing 14°C (57.2°F). The temperature lowers to an average of 3.1°C (37.6°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.6 rainfall days, and 292mm (11.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In May, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout May, 61mm (2.4") of snow is accumulated. In Waterton Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.8 days and aggregates up to 822mm (32.36") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 9:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In Waterton Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Waterton Park, is 14°C (57.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 3.1°C (37.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Waterton Park, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Waterton Park, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in May?
In May, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout May, 61mm (2.4") of snow is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May in Waterton Park is 15h and 20min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 9:31 pm MDT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Waterton Park, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Waterton Park?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average temperature in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average high temperature in May: 14°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-9.9°C).

Average pressure in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average pressure in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average wind speed in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average humidity in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average rainfall in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average rainfall days in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average snowfall in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average snowfall in May: 61mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (166mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average snowfall days in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average sunshine days in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average UV index in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average cloud cover in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May - Waterton Park, Canada
Average visibility in May
Waterton Park, Canada
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (9km).

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