May
Weather in May
Temperature
In Kuujjuaq, stepping into May signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from April's subzero cold -3.5°C (25.7°F) to an icy 5°C (41°F). May in Kuujjuaq is noted for a mean low-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F).Rainfall
In Kuujjuaq, during May, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Kuujjuaq, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84 days and collects up to 296mm (11.65") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall. In Kuujjuaq, in May, during 8.1 snowfall days, 145mm (5.71") of snow is typically accumulated. In Kuujjuaq, during the entire year, snow falls for 114.3 days and aggregates up to 2517mm (99.09") of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Kuujjuaq is 16h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:38 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 3:39 am and sunset at 9:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 4.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-20.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -3.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-29.3°C).
Average rainfall in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 14.5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 145mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (450mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.3mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).
Average UV index in May
Kuujjuaq, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 0).
