May weather forecastNew Glasgow, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in New Glasgow, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 4.7°C (40.5°F) and an average high of 13.2°C (55.8°F).

Temperature

The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 7°C (44.6°F) in April to a mild 13.2°C (55.8°F). New Glasgow witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) throughout May.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in New Glasgow, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. In New Glasgow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 709mm (27.91") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Glasgow are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, New Glasgow aggregates 14mm (0.55") of snow. In New Glasgow, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.6 days and aggregates up to 661mm (26.02") of snow.

Daylight

In New Glasgow, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:51 pm ADT.

Sunshine

In New Glasgow, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in New Glasgow during May is 13.2°C (55.8°F) and the low-temperature is 4.7°C (40.5°F).

The least humid month in New Glasgow is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

In New Glasgow, Canada, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in New Glasgow, Canada. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, New Glasgow aggregates 14mm (0.55") of snow.

In May, the average day length in New Glasgow, Canada, is 14h and 56min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Glasgow, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:51 pm ADT.

In New Glasgow, Canada, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in New Glasgow, Canada, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9°C).

Average pressure in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (47mm).

Average rainfall days in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (170mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Glasgow, 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: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
New Glasgow, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).