May weather forecast
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

May

Weather in May

May marks the official arrival of spring, with high temperatures soaring to 14.8°C (58.6°F). The refreshing breezes continue, contributing to the pleasant weather. People can revel in more sunshine, as sunny days increase to almost half of the month. Occurrences of rain resume their uptrend with an average precipitation of 15mm (0.59"). Throughout this transitional period, Heerhugowaard lights up with life and vitality.

Temperature

May observes an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F), marking an insignificant difference from April's 12°C (53.6°F). In Heerhugowaard, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Heerhugowaard is 78%.

Rainfall

In Heerhugowaard, in May, during 11.7 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Heerhugowaard, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 266mm (10.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Heerhugowaard is 15h and 48min.
On the first day of May in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 21:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 21:53 CEST.

Sunshine

In Heerhugowaard, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Heerhugowaard is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Heerhugowaard?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Heerhugowaard, is 14.8°C (58.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.2°C (48.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Heerhugowaard?
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.
How many days does it rain in May in Heerhugowaard?
In Heerhugowaard, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Heerhugowaard?
April through November are months without snowfall.
What is the average length of the day in May in Heerhugowaard?
In May, the average day length in Heerhugowaard is 15h and 48min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Heerhugowaard?
On the first day of May in Heerhugowaard, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 21:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 21:53 CEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Heerhugowaard?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Heerhugowaard is 8.7h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Heerhugowaard?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Heerhugowaard is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average temperature in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.5°C).

Average pressure in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average pressure in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average wind speed in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average humidity in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average rainfall in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (37mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average rainfall days in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average snowfall in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average snowfall days in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average sunshine days in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average UV index in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average cloud cover in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May - Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Average visibility in May
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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