May weather forecastPictou, Canada
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Pictou, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.7°C (40.5°F) and 13.2°C (55.8°F).Temperature
As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a frosty 7°C (44.6°F) in April to a mild 13.2°C (55.8°F). Throughout the month of May, Pictou sees a steady low-temperature average of 4.7°C (40.5°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the least humid month in Pictou, Canada.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Pictou are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Pictou. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Pictou aggregates 14mm (0.55") of snow. In Pictou, Canada, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.6 days and aggregates up to 661mm (26.02") of snow.Daylight
In Pictou, 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, in Pictou, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:52 pm ADT.
Sunshine
In Pictou, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.UV index
In Pictou, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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
Pictou, 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).
