May weather forecast
Narsarsuaq, Greenland

May paves the way for heightened temperatures, longer daylight, longer sunshine duration, and increased UV Index in Narsarsuaq. This month sees temperatures waver between 8.9°C (48°F) and 1.4°C (34.5°F), marking the move towards considerably milder weather. Corresponding with this thermal rise, the city witnesses an outgoing of snowfall days, making room for the evolving spring climate. The weather experiences a reverse pattern of precipitation: rainfall diminishes compared to April, while the number of rain-filled days increases. Longer days, accompanied by more sunshine hours, begin to define May's climatic gesture.

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature in Narsarsuaq increases from a wintry 3.7°C (38.7°F) in April to a frosty 8.9°C (48°F). During the month of May, Narsarsuaq anticipates a mean low-temperature of 1.4°C (34.5°F).

Rainfall

In Narsarsuaq, in May, during 8.8 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.8 rainfall days, and 614mm (24.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Narsarsuaq, during May, snow falls for 2.7 days. In Narsarsuaq, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days.

Sea temperature

In Narsarsuaq, the average seawater temperature in May is 1°C (33.8°F).
Note: In connection with swimming, this state is severely cold, hazardous, and lethal. Without protective insulated waterproof garments, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Narsarsuaq, Greenland, is 17h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Narsarsuaq, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 22:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:38 and sunset at 23:20 -01.

Sunshine

In Narsarsuaq, the average sunshine in May is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Narsarsuaq is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.