Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Kópasker, Iceland, experiences an average high-temperature of a still cold 5.3°C (41.5°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 2.5°C (36.5°F) in April. An average low-temperature of 2.4°C (36.3°F), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of May.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Kópasker, during May, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kópasker, there are 151 rainfall days, and 635mm (25") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through July, September through December. In Kópasker, during May, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of snow. In Kópasker, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.7 days and aggregates up to 632mm (24.88") of snow.Daylight
With an average of 19h and 30min of daylight, May has the longest days of the year in Kópasker.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:16 and sunset at 21:48. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 02:07 and sunset at 23:59 GMT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Kópasker is May, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in May translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is May in Kópasker?
What are the least humid months in Kópasker?
What is the average humidity in May in Kópasker?
How many days does it rain in May in Kópasker?
How much does it snow in Kópasker in May?
When are the longest days in Kópasker?
What is the average length of the day in May in Kópasker?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Kópasker?
What month has the most sunshine in Kópasker?
How many hours of sunshine does Kópasker have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Kópasker?
Average temperature in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average high temperature in May: 5.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (10.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (1.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 2.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (8.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-1.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average pressure in May: 1013.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (998.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average wind speed in May: 21.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and December (80%).
Average rainfall in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average rainfall in May: 32mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (77mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (24mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average snowfall in May: 47mm
The month with the highest snowfall is March (113mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average snowfall days in May: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 3min
The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Kópasker, Iceland
- Average cloud cover in May: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in May
Kópasker, 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, November and December (8km).
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