May weather forecast
Grise Fiord, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a freezing cold month in Grise Fiord, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of -11.1°C (12°F) and an average high of -5°C (23°F).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, surging from April's frigid cold -14.9°C (5.2°F) to a freezing cold -5°C (23°F). Grise Fiord observes an average nighttime temperature of -11.1°C (12°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Grise Fiord, in May, during 2.6 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Grise Fiord, during the entire year, the rain falls for 35.4 days and collects up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Grise Fiord, in May, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 49mm (1.93") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 100.4 snowfall days, and 583mm (22.95") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 0.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, August, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is May?
The high-temperature during May is -5°C (23°F) and the low-temperature is -11.1°C (12°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity in Grise Fiord is 84%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Grise Fiord, during May, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
How many days does it snow in May?
In Grise Fiord, in May, during 9.5 snowfall days, 49mm (1.93") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 0h and 0min.
How many hours of sunshine does Grise Fiord have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Grise Fiord, Canada, is 0.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, August, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Grise Fiord?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average temperature in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average high temperature in May: -5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (4.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-27°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -11.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (2.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-30.7°C).

Average pressure in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average pressure in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average wind speed in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average humidity in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (82%).

Average rainfall in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average rainfall in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (20mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average rainfall days in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1 days).

Average snowfall in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average snowfall in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average snowfall in May: 49mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (98mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (7mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average snowfall days in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in May: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (11.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.2 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average daylight in May: 0h and 0min

The month with the longest days is April (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 0h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average sunshine days in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (20.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average UV index in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average UV index in May: 1

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, June, July, September and December (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, August, October and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average cloud cover in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May - Grise Fiord, Canada
Average visibility in May
Grise Fiord, Canada
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (7km).

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