May weather forecastFort Nelson, Canada
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Fort Nelson, Canada, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.3°C (63.1°F) and min 4.3°C (39.7°F).Temperature
The beginning of May marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, advancing from April's icy 5.6°C (42.1°F) to an enjoyable 17.3°C (63.1°F). May nights showcase a dramatic shift from daytime highs to an average temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 55%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout May, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.5 rainfall days, and 294mm (11.57") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Nelson, in May, during 1.8 snowfall days, 33mm (1.3") of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Nelson, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.2 days and aggregates up to 754mm (29.69") of snow.Daylight
In Fort Nelson, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 56min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:10 am and sunset at 10:06 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.UV index
In Fort Nelson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-12.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 4.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-20.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1014mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 55%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).
Average rainfall in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (11mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 33mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (123mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Fort Nelson, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4km).
