May weather forecastHamatonbetsu, Japan

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hamatonbetsu, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Hamatonbetsu's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's cold 5.7°C (42.3°F) to a fresh 11.8°C (53.2°F). During the month of May, an average temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Hamatonbetsu, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 802mm (31.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Hamatonbetsu aggregates 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Hamatonbetsu, during the entire year, snow falls for 114.8 days and aggregates up to 1355mm (53.35") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:19 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 03:46 and sunset at 19:09 JST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April and May, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Hamatonbetsu, records 11.8°C (53.2°F), while the low-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

In Hamatonbetsu, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Hamatonbetsu, Japan. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Hamatonbetsu aggregates 12mm (0.47") of snow.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 52min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:19 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:46 and sunset at 19:09 JST.

The months with the most sunshine in Hamatonbetsu are April and May, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average high temperature in May: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average pressure in May: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average wind speed in May: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall in May: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (122mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (44mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall in May: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (300mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 87).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in May
Hamatonbetsu, Japan

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (7km).