May weather forecastSalmon Valley, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Salmon Valley, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 16°C (60.8°F) and min 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Temperature

May signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from April's frosty 7.2°C (45°F) to a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F). Salmon Valley sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in May, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 3.3°C (37.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Salmon Valley, Canada, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salmon Valley, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 482mm (18.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Salmon Valley, Canada, is 16h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Salmon Valley, Canada, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 9:32 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Salmon Valley is 10.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Salmon Valley, Canada, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Salmon Valley, in May, the average high-temperature is 16°C (60.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.3°C (37.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Salmon Valley is 66%.

In Salmon Valley, Canada, 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, Salmon Valley aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

In Salmon Valley, the average day length in May is 16h and 2min.

On the first day of May in Salmon Valley, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 9:32 pm PDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Salmon Valley is 10.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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
Salmon Valley, 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).