May weather forecastLac-Mégantic, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lac-Mégantic, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 15.3°C (59.5°F) and min 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F) in April to a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F). Lac-Mégantic experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 4.7°C (40.5°F) during May nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the least humid month in Lac-Mégantic.

Rainfall

In May, in Lac-Mégantic, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lac-Mégantic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 819mm (32.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lac-Mégantic. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Lac-Mégantic aggregates 45mm (1.77") of snow. In Lac-Mégantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.8 days and aggregates up to 1947mm (76.65") of snow.

Daylight

In Lac-Mégantic, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, in Lac-Mégantic, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lac-Mégantic is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Lac-Mégantic, is 15.3°C (59.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.7°C (40.5°F).

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the least humid month.

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Lac-Mégantic, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Lac-Mégantic aggregates 45mm (1.77") of snow.

In Lac-Mégantic, the average day length in May is 14h and 56min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Lac-Mégantic, Canada, is 7.5h.

In Lac-Mégantic, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (55mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 45mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (363mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in May
Lac-Mégantic, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October and November (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (6km).