May weather forecastCarcross, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Carcross, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.4°C (34.5°F) and an average high of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Temperature

Carcross's transition into May marks a considerable rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 2.1°C (35.8°F) in April to a cool 11.3°C (52.3°F). May's average low-temperature reading in Carcross settles at an icy 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Carcross, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. In Carcross, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.2 days and collects up to 255mm (10.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carcross are January through May, August through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Carcross, Canada. During 2.1 snowfall days, in May, Carcross aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 120.3 snowfall days, and 768mm (30.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Carcross, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Carcross, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 11:07 pm PDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 11.3°C (52.3°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Carcross is 61%.

In May, in Carcross, Canada, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout May, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in May, Carcross aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Carcross is 17h and 16min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 11:07 pm PDT.

With an average of 12.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Carcross, Canada.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Carcross is 12.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 11.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-17.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (12mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (148mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Carcross, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (6km).