May weather forecastSelje, Norway

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a frosty month in Selje, Norway, with an average temperature varying between 9.4°C (48.9°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of May denotes an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.4°C (48.9°F), subtly different from April's 6.8°C (44.2°F). In Selje, May is characterized by an average low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Selje, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Selje, there are 207.7 rainfall days, and 1194mm (47.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Selje are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in May, Selje aggregates 29mm (1.14") of snow. Throughout the year, in Selje, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 383mm (15.08") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 8.1°C (46.6°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Selje, Norway, is 17h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 21:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:05 and sunset at 23:07 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Selje is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Selje is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Selje experiences an average high-temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) and a low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In Selje, Norway, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Selje, Norway. During 1.8 snowfall days, in May, Selje aggregates 29mm (1.14") of snow.

In Selje, in May, the average water temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In May, the average day length in Selje is 17h and 46min.

On the first day of May in Selje, Norway, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 21:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:05 and sunset at 23:07 CEST.

In Selje, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average high temperature in May: 9.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (4.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average wind speed in May: 21.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (31.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average rainfall in May: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (47mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average snowfall in May: 29mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in May: 8.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (5.2°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in May
Selje, Norway

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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