May weather forecast
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

May

Weather in May

May is a transformative month for Barentsburg, with temperatures finally hovering above the freezing point. It is perceived that the onset of the warmer season follows the improvement in daylight hours. Alongside this, there is a notable increase in the number of rainfall days, reaching 3 in total. A decrease occurs in the number of snowfall days, offering respite to the residents. Humidity also makes an uptick, registering an increase from April's relative humidity.

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a freezing cold -6.4°C (20.5°F) in April to a still subzero cold -1.1°C (30°F). A modest nighttime temperature average of -5.1°C (22.8°F) characterizes May.

Humidity

In Barentsburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout May, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. 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, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are -1.1°C (30°F) and -5.1°C (22.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May?
In Barentsburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Barentsburg, in May, during 3 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in May?
In Barentsburg, during May, snow falls for 20 days.
What are the months with the shortest days?
The months with the shortest days are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in May in Barentsburg?
In Barentsburg, the average day length in May is 0h and 0min.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average temperature in May - Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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
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
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
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
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
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).

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