May weather forecastChibougamau, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Chibougamau, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and an average low of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

The start of May brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's icy 2°C (35.6°F) to a mild 13.4°C (56.1°F). Chibougamau encounters a steady low-temperature average of 2.5°C (36.5°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Chibougamau is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Chibougamau, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chibougamau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.4 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Chibougamau. May is the last month it regularly snows in Chibougamau. During 5.6 snowfall days, in May, Chibougamau aggregates 62mm (2.44") of snow. In Chibougamau, during the entire year, snow falls for 129.1 days and aggregates up to 1593mm (62.72") of snow.

Daylight

In Chibougamau, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Chibougamau, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Chibougamau is 7.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Chibougamau, is 13.4°C (56.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.5°C (36.5°F).

In Chibougamau, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

In May, in Chibougamau, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Chibougamau. During 5.6 snowfall days, in May, Chibougamau aggregates 62mm (2.44") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Chibougamau, Canada, is 15h and 26min.

On the first day of May in Chibougamau, Canada, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:56 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Chibougamau, Canada, is 7.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Chibougamau is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-12.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-21.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 62mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (286mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 91).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in May
Chibougamau, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).