May weather forecastStreymnes, Faroe Islands
May
Weather in May
In May, Streymnes, Faroe Islands, records a notable decrease in wind speed, with averages now around 24.9km/h (15.5mph). This change denotes how the city's weather continues to transition closer to summerlike conditions. The cloud coverage also diminishes reasonably, introducing more sunlight into the daily mix and elongating daylight hours. Rainfall, however, remains fairly steady, contributing to a continued sense of dampness and high humidity percentages. Overall, May is still more cool than warm, but the dumbing down of the icy harshness carries the promise of the forthcoming summer temperateness.Temperature
Streymnes records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F) in May, maintaining a close correlation with April's 7.1°C (44.8°F). Streymnes, in the month of May, notes an average low temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Streymnes, Faroe Islands, is 82%.Rainfall
In May, in Streymnes, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. In Streymnes, Faroe Islands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 229.5 days and collects up to 702mm (27.64") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Streymnes are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.7 snowfall days, in May, Streymnes aggregates 7mm (0.28") of snow. In Streymnes, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.Daylight
In Streymnes, Faroe Islands, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 49min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 21:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:52 and sunset at 22:58 WEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Streymnes is 6.8h.UV index
May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average high temperature in May: 8.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (11.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (4.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average pressure in May: 1013.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (999.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average wind speed in May: 24.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (38.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (20.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average rainfall in May: 41mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (12.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average snowfall in May: 7mm
The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (30mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Streymnes, 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
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average cloud cover in May: 64
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 64).
Average visibility in May
Streymnes, Faroe Islands
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (9km).
