May weather forecastGjoa Haven, Canada
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Gjoa Haven, is a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4°C (24.8°F) and -10.2°C (13.6°F).Temperature
May's onset brings a noticeable temperature rise, soaring from an extreme cold -13.3°C (8.1°F) in April to a freezing cold -4°C (24.8°F). During May, the average low-temperature is an extreme cold -10.2°C (13.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 90%.Rainfall
In Gjoa Haven, during May, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. In Gjoa Haven, during the entire year, the rain falls for 35.7 days and collects up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall in Gjoa Haven. In Gjoa Haven, in May, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 44mm (1.73") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 snowfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Gjoa Haven, the average seawater temperature in May is -1.1°C (30°F).Note: In the water-based sport of swimming, this state is life-threatening and exceedingly dangerous. The freezing water causes severe discomfort, leading to rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is compulsory to avert thermal damage.
Daylight
In Gjoa Haven, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 4.8h.UV index
In Gjoa Haven, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during May translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: -4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-25.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -10.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-29.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1019.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (15.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (98%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 8mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (18mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 44mm
The month with the highest snowfall is October (72mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (2mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average sea temperature in May: -1.1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (0.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is December (-1.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 64
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 90).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Gjoa Haven, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (7km).
