May weather forecast
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

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Weather in May

May brings a breath of fresh spring air to Kangaatsiaq, with the temperatures finally hovering around the freezing mark. Daylight bathes the town for an impressive 21 hours per day, a delight after the dark winter. With May arrives a shift from snowfall to rainfall, with the whiteness fast fading. Clearer visibility due to reduced cloud cover also implies more extensive views of the surrounding environs. Kangaatsiaq's May weather typifies the Arctic spring - a period of daylight dominance and retreating snow cover.

Temperature

Kangaatsiaq in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a freezing cold -5.8°C (21.6°F) in April to a cold 0.3°C (32.5°F). In May, Kangaatsiaq encounters an average low-temperature of -5.4°C (22.3°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Kangaatsiaq, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Kangaatsiaq, Greenland, in May, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Kangaatsiaq, Greenland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 51.9 days and collects up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Kangaatsiaq. In May, in Kangaatsiaq, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout May, 44mm (1.73") of snow is accumulated. In Kangaatsiaq, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.5 days and aggregates up to 501mm (19.72") of snow.

Daylight

In Kangaatsiaq, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 46min.

Sunshine

In Kangaatsiaq, the average sunshine in May is 6.1h.

UV index

In Kangaatsiaq, Greenland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during May leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is May in Kangaatsiaq?

In May, in Kangaatsiaq, the average high-temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -5.4°C (22.3°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Kangaatsiaq?

The average relative humidity in May in Kangaatsiaq, Greenland, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in May in Kangaatsiaq?

In Kangaatsiaq, in May, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kangaatsiaq in May?

In Kangaatsiaq, Greenland, in May, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 44mm (1.73") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kangaatsiaq have in May?

In May, the average day length in Kangaatsiaq, Greenland, is 15h and 46min.

How long on average sun shines in May in Kangaatsiaq?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Kangaatsiaq?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kangaatsiaq is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average temperature in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average high temperature in May: 0.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-13.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-19.5°C).

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Average pressure in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average pressure in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1001.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average wind speed in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.4km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average humidity in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average rainfall in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average rainfall days in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (8.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average snowfall in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average snowfall in May: 44mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (83mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average snowfall days in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average sunshine days in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average UV index in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average cloud cover in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in May
Kangaatsiaq, Greenland

Average visibility in May - Kangaatsiaq, Greenland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (7km).

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