Weather in May
Temperature
In Iqaluit, the average high-temperature in May soars, from -9.4°C (15.1°F) in April, to a still subzero cold -1.2°C (29.8°F). The average low-temperature, is -7.6°C (18.3°F).Humidity
In Iqaluit, the average relative humidity in May is 76.4%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 1.4 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.7 rainfall days, and 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In May, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout May, 276mm (10.87") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Iqaluit, there are 113.4 snowfall days, and 2293mm (90.28") of snow is accumulated.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature is -1°C (30.2°F).Note: For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Iqaluit, Canada, is 18h and 22min.On the first day of May in Iqaluit, sunrise is at 4:08 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 2:37 am and sunset at 10:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Iqaluit, the average sunshine in May is 5.8h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: -1.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (12.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-23.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -7.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-31.7°C).
Average humidity in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 76.4%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78.1%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (64.6%).
Average rainfall in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 3.1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68.6mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, March and December (0 days).
Average snowfall in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 276mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (315mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average sea temperature in May: -1°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (-2°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 18h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average UV index in May
Iqaluit, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 0).
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