May weather forecast
Hjerkinn, Norway

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hjerkinn, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min -2.5°C (27.5°F) and max 4.9°C (40.8°F).

Temperature

Hjerkinn's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold -0.2°C (31.6°F) in April to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of -2.5°C (27.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Hjerkinn, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hjerkinn, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 492mm (19.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In May, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 206mm (8.11") of snow is accumulated. In Hjerkinn, during the entire year, snow falls for 153.3 days and aggregates up to 1719mm (67.68") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 17h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 21:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:46 and sunset at 22:52 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Hjerkinn, Norway, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during May?
In May, in Hjerkinn, the average high-temperature is 4.9°C (40.8°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.5°C (27.5°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 86%.
How much does it rain in Hjerkinn in May?
In Hjerkinn, in May, during 13.3 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many days does it snow in May in Hjerkinn?
In Hjerkinn, in May, during 14.1 snowfall days, 206mm (8.11") of snow is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Hjerkinn have in May?
The average day length in May is 17h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Hjerkinn?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset at 21:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:46 and sunset at 22:52 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Hjerkinn have in May?
In Hjerkinn, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.
How high is the UV index in May in Hjerkinn?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average high temperature in May: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (13.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average rainfall in May: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (75mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (24mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average snowfall in May: 206mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (243mm).
The month with the least snowfall is August (1mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average snowfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5 days).

Average UV index in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in May
Hjerkinn, Norway
  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (6km).

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