May weather forecastRae Lakes, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Rae Lakes, Canada, with an average temperature fluctuating between -3°C (26.6°F) and 8°C (46.4°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold -2°C (28.4°F) in April to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F). In Rae Lakes, May nights cool down to an average of -3°C (26.6°F).

Rainfall

In Rae Lakes, in May, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95 rainfall days, and 263mm (10.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rae Lakes, Canada, the average length of the day in May is 18h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 10:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 3:44 am and sunset at 11:49 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 8°C (46.4°F) and -3°C (26.6°F) respectively.

In Rae Lakes, in May, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 18h and 31min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 10:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:44 am and sunset at 11:49 pm MDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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Average temperature in May
Rae Lakes, Canada

Average high temperature in May: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-26°C).

Average low temperature in May: -3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-34°C).

Average rainfall in May
Rae Lakes, Canada

Average rainfall in May: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rae Lakes, Canada

Average rainfall days in May: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rae Lakes, Canada

Average daylight in May: 18h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 1h).

Average UV index in May
Rae Lakes, Canada

Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 0).