May weather forecastSteigen, Norway

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Steigen, Norway, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and an average high of 7.2°C (45°F).

Temperature

May comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a wintry 4°C (39.2°F) in April to a frosty 7.2°C (45°F). Steigen registers a subtle dip to an average of 5.2°C (41.4°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Steigen, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Steigen, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 963mm (37.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Steigen. May is the last month it regularly snows in Steigen. During 4.8 snowfall days, in May, Steigen aggregates 83mm (3.27") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.4 snowfall days, and 1186mm (46.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 17h and 36min of daylight, May has the longest days of the year in Steigen, Norway.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Steigen is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Steigen is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. 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 shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Steigen, is 7.2°C (45°F), while the average low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Steigen is 78%.

In Steigen, Norway, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.8 snowfall days, in May, Steigen aggregates 83mm (3.27") of snow.

The month with the longest days in Steigen is May, with an average of 17h and 36min of daylight.

In May, the average day length in Steigen, Norway, is 17h and 35min.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

In Steigen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

4°C

7.2°C

10.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.5km/h

19.6km/h

19km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.2

10.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Steigen, Norway

Average high temperature in May: 7.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (13.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (1.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Steigen, Norway

Average pressure in May: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1000.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Steigen, Norway

Average wind speed in May: 18.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Steigen, Norway

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Steigen, Norway

Average rainfall in May: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (108mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (50mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Steigen, Norway

Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Steigen, Norway

Average snowfall in May: 83mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (241mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Steigen, Norway

Average snowfall days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 17h and 36min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 12min).