May weather forecastArctic Bay, Canada
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Arctic Bay, is a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between -13.5°C (7.7°F) and -4.4°C (24.1°F).Temperature
With the onset of May, Arctic Bay's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable rise, advancing from April's frigid cold -14.1°C (6.6°F) to a subzero cold -4.4°C (24.1°F). An average temperature of -13.5°C (7.7°F) marks the nights in May.Humidity
In Arctic Bay, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.Rainfall
In Arctic Bay, during May, the rain falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Arctic Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 32.6 days and collects up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall in Arctic Bay. In May, in Arctic Bay, Canada, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout May, 51mm (2.01") of snow is accumulated. In Arctic Bay, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.2 days and aggregates up to 698mm (27.48") of snow.Daylight
In Arctic Bay, the average length of the day in May is 2h and 54min.Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Arctic Bay is 0.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During May, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: -4.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-29.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -13.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-34.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1017.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1008.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).
Average rainfall in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 51mm
The month with the highest snowfall is September (151mm).
The month with the least snowfall is February (12mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (3.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 2h and 54min
The month with the longest days is April (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 0h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in May
Arctic Bay, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).
