May weather forecastSachs Harbour, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a freezing cold month in Sachs Harbour, Canada, with an average temperature varying between -2.5°C (27.5°F) and -8.3°C (17.1°F).

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Sachs Harbour's average high-temperature experiences a significant increase, moving from an extreme cold -12.4°C (9.7°F) in April to a subzero cold -2.5°C (27.5°F). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Sachs Harbour dips to a steady average of -8.3°C (17.1°F).

Humidity

In Sachs Harbour, the average relative humidity in May is 88%.

Rainfall

In Sachs Harbour, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sachs Harbour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 36.5 days and collects up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Sachs Harbour, Canada, in May, during 8.4 snowfall days, 36mm (1.42") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sachs Harbour, Canada, there are 101 snowfall days, and 380mm (14.96") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sachs Harbour, Canada, the average length of the day in May is 4h and 50min.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sachs Harbour is 1.2h.

UV index

January through March, May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Sachs Harbour, -2.5°C (27.5°F) is the average high-temperature and -8.3°C (17.1°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Sachs Harbour, the average relative humidity in May is 88%.

In Sachs Harbour, Canada, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sachs Harbour, during May, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow.

In Sachs Harbour, Canada, the average day length in May is 4h and 50min.

In Sachs Harbour, the average sunshine duration in May is 1.2h.

January through March, May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sachs Harbour, Canada.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sachs Harbour is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: -2.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-29°C).

Average pressure in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (23mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (4mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 36mm

The month with the highest snowfall is October (58mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (8mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (14.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (2.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 4h and 48min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 1h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and July (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15 days).

Average UV index in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 1

The months with the highest UV index are April, June and July (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in May
Sachs Harbour, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (7km).