May weather forecastFarsund, Norway

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Farsund, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between max 11°C (51.8°F) and min 7.9°C (46.2°F).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Farsund experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F) in April to a cool 11°C (51.8°F). May nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F).

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Farsund, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Farsund, during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Farsund, there are 180.6 rainfall days, and 995mm (39.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Farsund, Norway.

Sea temperature

In Farsund, the average seawater temperature in May is 9.8°C (49.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 9.8°C (49.6°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

In Farsund, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:21. On the last day of May, in Farsund, sunrise is at 04:39 and sunset at 22:21 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Farsund is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Farsund, the average high-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F).

May is the least humid month in Farsund, Norway, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in May in Farsund is 77%.

In Farsund, Norway, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall in Farsund.

In May, in Farsund, Norway, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Farsund, Norway, in May, the average water temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F). Swimming in 9.8°C (49.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The average day length in May is 16h and 46min.

On the first day of May in Farsund, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:39 and sunset at 22:21 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Farsund, Norway, is 9.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Farsund, Norway, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Farsund 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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Average temperature in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average high temperature in May: 11°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average wind speed in May: 21.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (29.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (20.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall in May: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12 days).

Average snowfall in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (43mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in May: 9.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Farsund, Norway

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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