May weather forecastNakusp, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Nakusp, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a cold 3.8°C (38.8°F) to a cool 12.4°C (54.3°F). During May, Nakusp consistently records a temperature low averaging a cold 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Humidity

In Nakusp, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Nakusp, in May, during 18.9 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nakusp, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 805mm (31.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nakusp are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Nakusp, Canada. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Nakusp aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nakusp, there are 77.2 snowfall days, and 1317mm (51.85") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nakusp, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Nakusp, Canada, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 8:52 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Nakusp is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Nakusp, records 12.4°C (54.3°F), while the low-temperature is 1.4°C (34.5°F).

In Nakusp, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

In Nakusp, Canada, in May, during 18.9 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Nakusp aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in May in Nakusp is 15h and 29min.

On the first day of May in Nakusp, Canada, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 8:52 pm PDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Nakusp, Canada, is 9.6h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 1.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (6.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (6.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 60mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (41mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (320mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Nakusp, 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, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Nakusp, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4km).