May weather forecast
Drangsnes, Iceland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Drangsnes, Iceland, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.6°C (36.7°F) and max 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's cold 3°C (37.4°F) to a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F). Night temperatures during May experience a slight downturn, averaging an icy 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Drangsnes, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 313mm (12.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Drangsnes are January through June, September through December. In Drangsnes, in May, during 3.6 snowfall days, 20mm (0.79") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.1 snowfall days, and 512mm (20.16") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 19h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset at 22:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:46 and sunset at 00:00 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Drangsnes, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Drangsnes. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Drangsnes during May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Drangsnes, records 6.8°C (44.2°F), while the low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F).
What is the least humid month in Drangsnes?
May and June, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Drangsnes, Iceland.
What is the average humidity in May in Drangsnes?
The average relative humidity in May in Drangsnes is 75%.
How much does it rain in Drangsnes in May?
In Drangsnes, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Drangsnes in May?
In Drangsnes, in May, during 3.6 snowfall days, 20mm (0.79") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Drangsnes?
In Drangsnes, the average day length in May is 19h and 12min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Drangsnes?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset at 22:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:46 and sunset at 00:00 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Drangsnes?
The month with the most sunshine in Drangsnes is May, with an average of 8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May in Drangsnes?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Drangsnes is 8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Drangsnes?
The months with the highest UV index in Drangsnes are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in May in Drangsnes?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average high temperature in May: 6.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (11.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-0.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-4°C).

Average pressure in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average pressure in May: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average wind speed in May: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average rainfall in May: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (36mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (15mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and September (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average snowfall in May: 20mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (106mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average daylight in May: 19h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • 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 March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in May
Drangsnes, Iceland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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