May weather forecastGander Bay, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Gander Bay, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.2°C (36°F) and 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

Gander Bay experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) in April to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F). An average low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) is recorded in the month of May in Gander Bay.

Humidity

In Gander Bay, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gander Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 785mm (30.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gander Bay are January through June, October through December. In May, in Gander Bay, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout May, 107mm (4.21") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gander Bay, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 1460mm (57.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gander Bay, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, in Gander Bay, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 9:04 pm NDT.

Sunshine

In Gander Bay, the average sunshine in May is 5.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gander Bay is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Gander Bay, the average high-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.2°C (36°F).

In Gander Bay, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In Gander Bay, Canada, during May, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

In Gander Bay, Canada, during May, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of snow.

In Gander Bay, Canada, the average day length in May is 15h and 22min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gander Bay, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 9:04 pm NDT.

In Gander Bay, the average sunshine duration in May is 5.5h.

In Gander Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 107mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (262mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gander Bay, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Gander Bay, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in May
Gander Bay, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).