May weather forecastViitapohja, Finland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Viitapohja, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

As May arrives, Viitapohja's weather displays a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from April's chilly 7.1°C (44.8°F) to a moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). During May, the average low-temperature is a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

The least humid month in Viitapohja is May, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In Viitapohja, Finland, in May, during 12.6 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Viitapohja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 256mm (10.08") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Viitapohja. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Viitapohja aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 85.3 snowfall days, and 453mm (17.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 17h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 21:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:55 and sunset at 22:47 EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and a low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 66%, May is the least humid month.

In Viitapohja, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

In Viitapohja, Finland, during May, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Viitapohja aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow.

The average day length in May is 17h and 38min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 21:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:55 and sunset at 22:47 EEST.

In Viitapohja, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

In Viitapohja, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average wind speed in May: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10km/h).

Average humidity in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average rainfall in May: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average snowfall in May: 11mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (86mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in May
Viitapohja, Finland

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).