May weather forecastNorth Sydney, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in North Sydney, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from an icy 5.3°C (41.5°F) in April to a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F). Throughout the month of May, North Sydney witnesses an average low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

Humidity

May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months in North Sydney, Canada.

Rainfall

In May, in North Sydney, Canada, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated. In North Sydney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 651mm (25.63") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in North Sydney. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, North Sydney aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, in North Sydney, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 428mm (16.85") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in North Sydney is 15h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:44 pm ADT.

Sunshine

In North Sydney, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

In North Sydney, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

During May, North Sydney experiences an average high-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F) and a low-temperature of 4.2°C (39.6°F).

May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months in North Sydney, Canada.

The average relative humidity in May in North Sydney is 81%.

In North Sydney, Canada, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in North Sydney. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, North Sydney aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow.

The average day length in May in North Sydney is 15h and 0min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:44 pm ADT.

In North Sydney, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.

In North Sydney, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 10.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.3°C).

Average pressure in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, August and September (81%).

Average rainfall in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (37mm).

Average rainfall days in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (117mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
North Sydney, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).