May weather forecastGander, Canada

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F) to a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F). During May, Gander's temperature averages to a cold 2.2°C (36°F) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gander, Canada, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Gander, 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 are January through June, October through December. In May, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout May, 107mm (4.21") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gander, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 1460mm (57.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gander, Canada, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 9:03 pm NDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gander, Canada, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during May leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Gander experiences an average high-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and a low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In Gander, Canada, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, in Gander, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout May, 107mm (4.21") of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Gander, Canada, is 15h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gander, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 9:03 pm NDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 5.5h.

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
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, 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, 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, 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, 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).