May weather forecastSaskatoon, Canada
May
Weather in May
May ushers in an appreciable change in Saskatoon's weather, turning the landscape into a bright canvas of colours. Moderately warm temperatures and longer sunlight hours make outdoor activities much more appealing. Predictably, there are even fewer days cloaked in snow, with just 6mm (0.24") of snowfall recorded. Consequently, this month is an invitation to enjoy the sun-soaked Saskatoon with average humidity of 55%. The highest pressure drop to 1013.9mb contributes to the generally mild conditions that prevail.Temperature
May brings with it a considerable temperature increase in Saskatoon, with average high-temperatures rising from April's frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F) to an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F). In the month of May, Saskatoon witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 55%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout May, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.4 rainfall days, and 273mm (10.75") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Saskatoon, Canada. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Saskatoon aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, in Saskatoon, there are 72.4 snowfall days, and 466mm (18.35") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Saskatoon is 15h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, in Saskatoon, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 9:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Saskatoon is 10.6h.UV index
In Saskatoon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 17.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-9.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-17.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1013.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 14.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 55%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).
Average rainfall in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 33mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (7mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 6mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (78mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Saskatoon, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Saskatoon, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
