May weather forecastSisimiut, Greenland
May
Weather in May
May is a significant weather turning point in Sisimiut, bringing in the warmth of the spring season, clear skies, and plentiful sunshine. The average lowest and highest temperature takes a big leap up to -3.2°C (26.2°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F) respectively. The city gets to bask under sunlight for nearly 20 hours, bringing an air of vitality after the extended cold conditions. It brings joy to witness the snow slowly retreating and greenery taking its place. May is indeed a month when the city awakens into the radiant Arctic summer days.Temperature
The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold -3.6°C (25.5°F) to an icy 2.9°C (37.2°F). Sisimiut's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of -3.2°C (26.2°F).Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sisimiut are January through December. In Sisimiut, during May, snow falls for 7.5 days. In Sisimiut, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.4 days.Sea temperature
In Sisimiut, in May, the average water temperature is 0.3°C (32.5°F).Note: While swimming, this is identified as life-endangering and very dangerous. The water's freezing temperatures cause intense discomfort and induce rapid hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to mitigate thermal damage.
Daylight
May has the longest days of the year in Sisimiut, with an average of 20h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 23:24. On the last day of May, in Sisimiut, sunrise is at 03:01 and sunset at 02:03 -01.
Sunshine
In Sisimiut, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average high temperature in May: 2.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (9.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-10.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -3.2°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (3.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-18°C).
Average rainfall in May
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average rainfall in May: 18mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (18mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9.1 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average snowfall days in May: 7.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are November and December (13.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.2 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average sea temperature in May: 0.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (4.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-1.3°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sisimiut, Greenland
- Average daylight in May: 20h and 0min
The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).
