Weather in May
Temperature
Ittoqqortoormiit's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from -8°C (17.6°F) in April to a still subzero cold -2°C (28.4°F). In Ittoqqortoormiit, an average low-temperature of -8°C (17.6°F) is recorded during May nights.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Ittoqqortoormiit, the average seawater temperature in May is 0°C (32°F).Note: In the activity of swimming, this is perceived as lethal and exceedingly dangerous. The cold water elicits sharp pain and instant hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to mitigate thermal detriment.
Daylight
In Ittoqqortoormiit, the average length of the day in May is 8h and 43min.Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are May through July, with an average of 9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May leads to these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- Average high temperature in May: -2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-14°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (0°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-23°C).
Average rainfall in May
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- Average rainfall in May: 23mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (23mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- Average rainfall days in May: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (7 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- Average sea temperature in May: 0°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April and December (-1°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- Average daylight in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h
The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 0h).
Average UV index in May
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 0).
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
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