May weather forecastVaalajärvi, Finland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Vaalajärvi, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.3°C (34.3°F) and an average high of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from an icy 0.7°C (33.3°F) in April to a chilly 8.4°C (47.1°F). Vaalajärvi experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 1.3°C (34.3°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In Vaalajärvi, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In May, in Vaalajärvi, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout May, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Vaalajärvi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.5 days and collects up to 468mm (18.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Vaalajärvi, Finland, in May, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 88mm (3.46") of snow. In Vaalajärvi, during the entire year, snow falls for 143.9 days and aggregates up to 1538mm (60.55") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 18h and 48min of daylight, May has the longest days of the year.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.9h.

UV index

In Vaalajärvi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Vaalajärvi, the average high-temperature is 8.4°C (47.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 1.3°C (34.3°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Vaalajärvi is 82%.

In Vaalajärvi, Finland, in May, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

In Vaalajärvi, Finland, during May, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

With an average of 18h and 48min of daylight, May has the longest days of the year.

In May, the average day length is 18h and 50min.

In Vaalajärvi, Finland, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.9h.

In Vaalajärvi, Finland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average high temperature in May: 8.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, April and December (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average rainfall in May: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average snowfall in May: 88mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (261mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (22.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average daylight in May: 18h and 48min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Vaalajärvi, Finland

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5km).