May weather forecastElliot Lake, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Elliot Lake, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 13.8°C (56.8°F) and 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, advancing from April's icy 5.4°C (41.7°F) to a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F). Elliot Lake's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Elliot Lake, Canada, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 628mm (24.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elliot Lake are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Elliot Lake aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 snowfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, in Elliot Lake, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Elliot Lake, the average high-temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F).

The least humid month in Elliot Lake is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

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

In Elliot Lake, in May, during 14.1 rainfall days, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Elliot Lake, Canada. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Elliot Lake aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

The average day length in May in Elliot Lake is 15h and 1min.

On the first day of May in Elliot Lake, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:14 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Elliot Lake is 8.6h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (198mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Elliot Lake, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).