May weather forecastStavern, Norway

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Stavern, Norway, with an average temperature varying between 12.2°C (54°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F).

Temperature

Stavern's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's frosty 8°C (46.4°F) to a fresh 12.2°C (54°F). Stavern notes an average temperature descent to a chilly 8.6°C (47.5°F) in May, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Stavern, Norway, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Stavern, Norway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.7 days and collects up to 722mm (28.43") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Stavern. May is the last month it regularly snows in Stavern, Norway. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Stavern aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Stavern, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.2 days and aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Stavern, in May, the average water temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Note: Staying in 11.3°C (52.3°F) waters for just a few moments at 13°C (55.4°F) can be harrowing, and below 10°C (50°F) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Stavern is 16h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:13. On the last day of May, in Stavern, sunrise is at 04:18 and sunset at 22:16 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Stavern is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Stavern, 12.2°C (54°F) is the average high-temperature and 8.6°C (47.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Stavern, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Stavern, Norway. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Stavern aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In Stavern, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.3°C (52.3°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 Stavern, Norway, the average day length in May is 16h and 58min.

On the first day of May in Stavern, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 21:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:18 and sunset at 22:16 CEST.

In Stavern, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average wind speed in May: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average rainfall in May: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (114mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (2.7°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stavern, Norway

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Stavern, Norway

  • 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
Stavern, Norway

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Stavern, 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).