May weather forecast
Øravík, Faroe Islands

May

Weather in May

May brings an upbeat change to the weather narrative in Øravík. The snowfall finally comes to a halt, marking the official end of harsh winter months. Longer hours of daylight allow for more opportunities to explore the city's outdoors. The daytime warmth makes this a lovely time to soak in the city's picturesque views. In essence, May in Øravík feels like a soft symphony of transitioning weather sonnets.

Temperature

Øravík's shift from April to May is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F), a slight deviation from 7.7°C (45.9°F). A consistent average low of 6.8°C (44.2°F) is noted in Øravík, Faroe Islands throughout May, only a small step down from its daytime high.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Øravík, in May, during 19.3 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Øravík, there are 242.9 rainfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September, November and December are months with snowfall in Øravík. May is the last month it regularly snows in Øravík. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Øravík aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.9 snowfall days, and 50mm (1.97") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 17h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 21:34. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:00 and sunset at 22:49 WEST.

Sunshine

In Øravík, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Øravík?
The high-temperature in Øravík during May is 8.5°C (47.3°F) and the low-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Øravík?
The average relative humidity in May in Øravík is 81%.
How many days does it rain in May in Øravík?
In Øravík, Faroe Islands, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Øravík?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Øravík, Faroe Islands. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Øravík aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Øravík?
The average day length in May in Øravík, Faroe Islands, is 17h and 37min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Øravík?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 21:34. On the last day of the month, in Øravík, sunrise is at 04:00 and sunset at 22:49 WEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Øravík?
The average sunshine duration in May in Øravík is 6.8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Øravík?
May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Øravík, Faroe Islands.
How high is the UV index in May in Øravík?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average temperature in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average high temperature in May: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (12°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (5°C).

Average pressure in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average pressure in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average wind speed in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average wind speed in May: 27.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (40.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (23.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average humidity in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (75%).

Average rainfall in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall in May: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (28mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average rainfall days in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall in May: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average snowfall days in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average sunshine days in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average UV index in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average cloud cover in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average cloud cover in May: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in May - Øravík, Faroe Islands
Average visibility in May
Øravík, Faroe Islands
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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