May weather forecastFort Selkirk, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Fort Selkirk, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Fort Selkirk experiences a significant increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an icy 0.8°C (33.4°F) in April to a cool 11.8°C (53.2°F). During the nights in May, Fort Selkirk experiences a consistent average temperature of 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Humidity

In Fort Selkirk, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

In Fort Selkirk, during May, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104 rainfall days, and 221mm (8.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.9 snowfall days, in May, Fort Selkirk aggregates 23mm (0.91") of snow. In Fort Selkirk, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.7 days and aggregates up to 739mm (29.09") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 18h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 10:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:25 am and sunset at 11:48 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 12h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Fort Selkirk, is 11.8°C (53.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 1.5°C (34.7°F).

In Fort Selkirk, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.

In May, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout May, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.9 snowfall days, in May, Fort Selkirk aggregates 23mm (0.91") of snow.

The average day length in May in Fort Selkirk is 18h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 10:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:25 am and sunset at 11:48 pm PDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

In Fort Selkirk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-16.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 1.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-22.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 23mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 18h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Fort Selkirk, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).