May weather forecastInuvik, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cold month in Inuvik, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and -2.1°C (28.2°F).

Temperature

Inuvik's weather experiences a significant temperature rise with the arrival of May, soaring from a freezing cold -7.1°C (19.2°F) in April to a cold 5.2°C (41.4°F). May's average low-temperature reading in Inuvik settles at a subzero cold -2.1°C (28.2°F).

Humidity

In Inuvik, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In Inuvik, in May, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Inuvik, Canada, there are 64.1 rainfall days, and 185mm (7.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Inuvik, in May, during 9.9 snowfall days, 61mm (2.4") of snow is typically accumulated. In Inuvik, during the entire year, snow falls for 131.9 days and aggregates up to 683mm (26.89") of snow.

Daylight

In Inuvik, Canada, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 4min.

Sunshine

In Inuvik, the average sunshine in May is 1.7h.

UV index

In Inuvik, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Inuvik, 5.2°C (41.4°F) is the average high-temperature and -2.1°C (28.2°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Inuvik, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

In Inuvik, in May, during 7.3 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Inuvik, Canada, during May, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Inuvik is 15h and 4min.

The average sunshine duration in May is 1.7h.

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

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

-7.1°C

5.2°C

16.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6km/h

11.1km/h

12.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.1

13.3

17.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average high temperature in May: 5.2°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 (-21.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: -2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-27.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).

Average rainfall in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (30mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average rainfall days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average snowfall in May: 61mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (111mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average snowfall days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 1h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Inuvik, Canada

Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Inuvik, 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, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).