May weather forecastCranbrook, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Cranbrook, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.8°C (33.4°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F).

Temperature

As May arrives, Cranbrook's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's chilly 6.4°C (43.5°F) to a mild 14.2°C (57.6°F). Cranbrook, amid May nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Cranbrook, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.6 rainfall days, and 276mm (10.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cranbrook. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Cranbrook aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Cranbrook, there are 76.2 snowfall days, and 603mm (23.74") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:40 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cranbrook is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Cranbrook experiences an average high-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and a low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

In Cranbrook, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

In Cranbrook, Canada, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Cranbrook aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The average day length in May in Cranbrook is 15h and 23min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cranbrook, Canada, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:40 pm MDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Cranbrook, Canada, is 10.9h.

In Cranbrook, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-12.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (108mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 24min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Cranbrook, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).