May weather forecast
Tiksi, Russia

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Weather in May

May brings considerable warmth, with temperatures climbing substantially from April. Despite the warmer temperatures, heavier rainfall and humidity persist throughout the month. The city experiences longer daylight hours, but a drop in sunshine duration. Therefore, May in Tiksi is predominantly warm and wet, yet relatively overcast.

Temperature

As Tiksi transitions into May, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a freezing cold -9.3°C (15.3°F) in April to a still subzero cold -2.4°C (27.7°F). May brings an average low-temperature of -8°C (17.6°F) to Tiksi.

Humidity

In Tiksi, the average relative humidity in May is 92%.

Rainfall

In Tiksi, during May, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. In Tiksi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.2 days and collects up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tiksi are January through December. May is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 112mm (4.41") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Tiksi is 6h and 9min.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 1.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is May in Tiksi?

The high-temperature, in May, in Tiksi, records -2.4°C (27.7°F), while the low-temperature is -8°C (17.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Tiksi?

In Tiksi, Russia, the average relative humidity in May is 92%.

How many days does it rain in May in Tiksi?

In Tiksi, during May, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Tiksi?

The month with the most snowfall in Tiksi, Russia, is May, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow.

How much does it snow in Tiksi in May?

In Tiksi, Russia, in May, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 112mm (4.41") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tiksi have in May?

The average day length in May in Tiksi is 6h and 9min.

How long on average sun shines in May in Tiksi?

In Tiksi, the average sunshine duration in May is 1.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Tiksi?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Tiksi is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average temperature in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average high temperature in May: -2.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (10.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-32.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average pressure in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average wind speed in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (12.9km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average humidity in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average humidity in May: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average rainfall in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (27mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average rainfall days in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average snowfall in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average snowfall in May: 112mm

The month with the highest snowfall is May (112mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average snowfall days in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average snowfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average daylight in May: 6h and 1min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June, July and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average sunshine days in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average UV index in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average UV index in May: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average cloud cover in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).

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Average visibility in May
Tiksi, Russia

Average visibility in May - Tiksi, Russia
  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and December (5km).

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