Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
Inverness, United Kingdom, marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.7°C (54.9°F), hardly different from April's 10.4°C (50.7°F). During the month of May, an average temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F) is noted during the nights.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Inverness, United Kingdom, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Inverness, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 270mm (10.63") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Inverness. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Inverness aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Inverness, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.Sea temperature
In Inverness, the average seawater temperature in May is 9°C (48.2°F).Note: Beware of 9°C (48.2°F) waters at 13°C (55.4°F), they're uninviting, and a dip below 10°C (50°F) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 16h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:28 am and sunset at 10:01 pm BST.
Sunshine
In Inverness, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Inverness in May?
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What is the sea water temperature in May in Inverness?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Inverness?
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 12.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 23mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (14mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 5mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in May
Inverness, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
