May weather forecast
Owen Sound, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Owen Sound, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and an average low of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 7.9°C (46.2°F) in April to a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F). Throughout May, Owen Sound encounters an average temperature drop to a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Owen Sound, Canada, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Owen Sound, Canada, in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Owen Sound, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 668mm (26.3") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Owen Sound aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Owen Sound, there are 87.2 snowfall days, and 833mm (32.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Owen Sound is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Owen Sound, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Owen Sound in May?
Owen Sound in May has an average high-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Owen Sound?
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.
How many days does it rain in May in Owen Sound?
In Owen Sound, in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Owen Sound?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Owen Sound, Canada. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Owen Sound aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Owen Sound have in May?
In Owen Sound, the average day length in May is 14h and 50min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Owen Sound?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Owen Sound, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT.
How many hours of sunshine does Owen Sound have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Owen Sound, Canada, is 8.7h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Owen Sound?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. 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
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average rainfall in May: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average snowfall in May: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (204mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Owen Sound, Canada
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).

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