May weather forecastNesna, Norway

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Nesna, Norway, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.1°C (46.6°F) and min 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 4.8°C (40.6°F) in April to a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F). During May's nights, Nesna notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Nesna, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nesna, there are 181.1 rainfall days, and 939mm (36.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Nesna, Norway, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Nesna. During 2.4 snowfall days, in May, Nesna aggregates 38mm (1.5") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nesna, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 529mm (20.83") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Nesna, the average seawater temperature in May is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
Note: In 7.5°C (45.5°F), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

Daylight

In Nesna, Norway, the average length of the day in May is 19h and 28min.
On the first day of May in Nesna, sunrise is at 04:20 and sunset at 21:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:13 and sunset at 23:57 CEST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Nesna, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F) and a low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Nesna is 75%.

In May, in Nesna, Norway, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Nesna, Norway. During 2.4 snowfall days, in May, Nesna aggregates 38mm (1.5") of snow.

In May, the average sea temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F). Swimming in 7.5°C (45.5°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.

In May, the average day length is 19h and 28min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:20 and sunset at 21:49. On the last day of the month, in Nesna, Norway, sunrise is at 02:13 and sunset at 23:57 CEST.

May has the most sunshine of the year in Nesna, Norway, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Nesna is 9.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Nesna is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average high temperature in May: 8.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1001.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average wind speed in May: 19.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (30.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and December (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average rainfall in May: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (108mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (44mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average snowfall in May: 38mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (126mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in May: 7.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (4.2°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 19h and 30min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Nesna, Norway

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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