May weather forecastUrk, Netherlands

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderate month in Urk, Netherlands, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and an average high of 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May sees an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.4°C (59.7°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Urk, during May, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Urk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.2 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Urk.

Sea temperature

In Urk, in May, the average water temperature is 11.7°C (53.1°F).
Note: In 11.7°C (53.1°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:50 CEST.

Sunshine

In Urk, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Urk is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Urk, records 15.4°C (59.7°F), while the low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Urk, Netherlands, is 77%.

In Urk, Netherlands, in May, during 11.9 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Urk, Netherlands, snow does not fall in April through November.

In Urk, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.7°C (53.1°F). Swimming in 11.7°C (53.1°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Urk, the average day length in May is 15h and 48min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 21:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:50 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Urk, Netherlands, is 8.3h.

In Urk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June, July and August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (6.3°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Urk, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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