May weather forecastPrince George, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Prince George, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 16°C (60.8°F) and 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

Prince George in May showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 7.2°C (45°F) in April to a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F). A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) is noted during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Prince George, Canada, is 66%.

Rainfall

In Prince George, Canada, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. In Prince George, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 482mm (18.98") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Prince George. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Prince George aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Prince George, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.8 days and aggregates up to 1294mm (50.94") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 16h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Prince George, Canada, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:31 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Prince George is 10.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Prince George, Canada, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Prince George, is 16°C (60.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 3.3°C (37.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Prince George is 66%.

In Prince George, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Prince George aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

The average day length in May is 16h and 1min.

On the first day of May in Prince George, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:31 pm PDT.

In Prince George, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.3h.

In Prince George, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and December (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (284mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Prince George, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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