May weather forecastShosanbetsu, Japan
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Shosanbetsu, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 12.3°C (54.1°F) and 7.3°C (45.1°F).Temperature
May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 6.3°C (43.3°F) in April to a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F). Shosanbetsu's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at a frosty 7.3°C (45.1°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Shosanbetsu, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. In Shosanbetsu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 837mm (32.95") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Shosanbetsu are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Shosanbetsu aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Shosanbetsu, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.9 days and aggregates up to 1120mm (44.09") of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:22 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 03:51 and sunset at 19:09 JST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Shosanbetsu is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average high temperature in May: 12.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average pressure in May: 1009.9mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average wind speed in May: 15.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average rainfall in May: 50mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (42mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average snowfall in May: 4mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (279mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Shosanbetsu, 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
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 88).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (7km).
