May weather forecastEastmain, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Eastmain, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.5°C (32.9°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a significant change in Eastmain's weather, with average high-temperatures climbing from April's wintry 0.3°C (32.5°F) to a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F). Eastmain encounters a steady low-temperature average of 0.5°C (32.9°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In Eastmain, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, in Eastmain, Canada, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout May, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 592mm (23.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Eastmain are January through June, September through December. In Eastmain, during May, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of snow. In Eastmain, during the entire year, snow falls for 140.5 days and aggregates up to 1310mm (51.57") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 45min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 9:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Eastmain is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in May leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Eastmain, is 8.8°C (47.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 0.5°C (32.9°F).

In Eastmain, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

In Eastmain, Canada, during May, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

In May, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 37mm (1.46") of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Eastmain is 15h and 45min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Eastmain, Canada, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 9:25 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

In Eastmain, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 8.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-19.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (18.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 37mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (246mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 90).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Eastmain, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).