May weather forecastSmithers, Canada
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Smithers, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.9°C (33.6°F) and 11.7°C (53.1°F).Temperature
With the transition into May, Smithers experiences a significant increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an icy 3.6°C (38.5°F) in April to a fresh 11.7°C (53.1°F). Throughout May, Smithers encounters an average temperature drop to an icy 0.9°C (33.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, in Smithers, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout May, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. In Smithers, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 516mm (20.31") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Smithers aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Smithers, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.8 days and aggregates up to 1106mm (43.54") of snow.Daylight
In Smithers, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 9:54 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Smithers is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Smithers is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 during May translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 11.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 0.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-13.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 52mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 2mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (242mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are February and December (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Smithers, Canada
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3km).
