Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold -6.4°C (20.5°F) in April to a still subzero cold -1.1°C (30°F). An average low-temperature of -5.1°C (22.8°F), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of May in Barentsburg.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Barentsburg, during May, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73 days and collects up to 552mm (21.73") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Barentsburg, during May, snow falls for 20 days. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 203 days.Daylight
January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average high temperature in May: -1.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -5.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).
Average humidity in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average rainfall in May: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average rainfall days in May: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average snowfall days in May: 20 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).
Average daylight in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average daylight in May: 0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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