May weather forecast
McMurdo, Antarctica

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Weather in May

In May, McMurdo, Antarctica experiences a significant decrease in overall daylight to zero hours per day, plunging the city into a month-long night. A slight increase in rainfall to 24mm (0.94") sharpens the contrast between the accumulating snow and the barren Antarctic landscape. The number of days with snowfall remains relatively steady, reinforcing the ongoing winter transformation. Recognizing the relentless cold, animals in the region have evolved to withstand these severe conditions.

Temperature

McMurdo, Antarctica, ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a still polar cold -19°C (-2.2°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. The average low-temperature of -27.1°C (-16.8°F) is witnessed in McMurdo during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 64.2%.

Rainfall

In McMurdo, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in McMurdo, there are 46.1 rainfall days, and 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in McMurdo. In May, in McMurdo, it is snowing for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 170mm (6.69") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 snowfall days, and 1484mm (58.43") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days in McMurdo are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is May in McMurdo?

McMurdo in May has an average high-temperature of -19°C (-2.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -27.1°C (-16.8°F).

What is the average humidity in May in McMurdo?

In McMurdo, Antarctica, the average relative humidity in May is 64.2%.

How many days does it rain in May in McMurdo?

In McMurdo, in May, during 5.5 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McMurdo in May?

In May, it is snowing for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 170mm (6.69") of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McMurdo?

January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

What is the average length of the day in May in McMurdo?

In McMurdo, the average day length in May is 0h and 0min.
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Average temperature in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average temperature in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average high temperature in May: -19°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (-0.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (-22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -27.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (-5.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (-31.8°C).

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Average humidity in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average humidity in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average humidity in May: 64.2%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (55.8%).

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Average rainfall in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall in May: 23.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (24.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (9.5mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average rainfall days in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall in May: 170mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (224mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January and August (66mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average snowfall days in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average snowfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is January (12.8 days).

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Average daylight in May
McMurdo, Antarctica

Average daylight in May - McMurdo, Antarctica
  • Average daylight in May: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is March (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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