May weather forecastVirtasalmi, Finland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Virtasalmi, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a clear temperature increase, soaring from a frosty 6°C (42.8°F) in April to a refreshing 15°C (59°F). Virtasalmi reports a consistent average low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) throughout May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Virtasalmi, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Virtasalmi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125 days and collects up to 408mm (16.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Virtasalmi are January through June, September through December. In May, in Virtasalmi, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Virtasalmi, Finland, there are 114.6 snowfall days, and 1087mm (42.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 17h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset at 21:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:35 and sunset at 22:39 EEST.

Sunshine

In Virtasalmi, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Virtasalmi is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In Virtasalmi, in May, the average high-temperature is 15°C (59°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).

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

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

In Virtasalmi, Finland, during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

In May, in Virtasalmi, Finland, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Virtasalmi is 17h and 47min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset at 21:20. On the last day of the month, in Virtasalmi, sunrise is at 03:35 and sunset at 22:39 EEST.

In Virtasalmi, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Virtasalmi is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average high temperature in May: 15°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Virtasalmi, 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 (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average humidity in May: 66%

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

Average rainfall in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average rainfall in May: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average snowfall in May: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (236mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Virtasalmi, 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
Virtasalmi, Finland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in May
Virtasalmi, 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 and February (5km).