May weather forecastRichmond Hill, Canada
May weather for Richmond Hill, Canada: In Richmond Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 637mm (25.08") of snow. In Richmond Hill, during May, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.
May
Weather in May
May witnesses a drastic jump in temperatures, soaring up to a warm 16.8°C (62.2°F). The snow vanishes completely, marking the official end of the winter season. The weather characterizes the beautiful spring in Richmond Hill, which is a transition period between the frosty winter and sunny summer. The pleasing weather conditions foster an outdoor lifestyle, with residents seen basking in the sunshine and enjoying various recreational activities in the parks.Temperature
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F) to a refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F). Richmond Hill, in the month of May, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Richmond Hill is 76%.Rainfall
In May, in Richmond Hill, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond Hill, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 696mm (27.4") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Richmond Hill, Canada. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Richmond Hill aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Richmond Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 637mm (25.08") of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Richmond Hill is 14h and 46min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:52 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Richmond Hill, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Richmond Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. 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 daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 12.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 70mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (41mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (163mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Richmond Hill, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).
