May weather forecastKitami, Japan

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Kitami, Japan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.3°C (59.5°F) and an average low of 5°C (41°F).

Temperature

May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's chilly 7.8°C (46°F) to a refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F). May nights in Kitami cool down to an average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Kitami, Japan, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kitami, Japan, there are 163 rainfall days, and 717mm (28.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kitami. May is the last month it regularly snows in Kitami. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Kitami aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 107.3 snowfall days, and 1397mm (55") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kitami, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:16 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of May, in Kitami, sunrise is at 03:45 and sunset at 18:58 JST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Kitami, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kitami, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Kitami, records 15.3°C (59.5°F), while the low-temperature is 5°C (41°F).

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Kitami, Japan, is 76%.

In Kitami, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Kitami. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Kitami aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

In Kitami, the average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:16 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, in Kitami, Japan, sunrise is at 03:45 and sunset at 18:58 JST.

With an average of 8.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Kitami, Japan.

In Kitami, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kitami, Japan, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

7.8°C

15.3°C

19.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

10.5km/h

8.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.3

11.8

9.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kitami, Japan

Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Kitami, Japan

Average pressure in May: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kitami, Japan

Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kitami, Japan

Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Kitami, Japan

Average rainfall in May: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (111mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (35mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kitami, Japan

Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kitami, Japan

Average snowfall in May: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (310mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Kitami, Japan

Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).