May weather forecastYakutsk, Russia

May

Weather in May

May signifies the end of frigid temperatures in Yakutsk as the city welcomes mild weather. An increased daylight presence ushers in much warmer temperatures and noticeable variations in climatic attributes. Most noticeably, the city receives its maximum hours of brightness during this month. An upswing in temperature can be witnessed with temperatures firmly stationed from 2.8°C (37°F) to 12.8°C (55°F). Echoes of the cold recede as June settles in with the anticipation of summer.

Temperature

In Yakutsk, stepping into May signifies a significant temperature increment, moving up from April's subzero cold -0.8°C (30.6°F) to a fresh 12.8°C (55°F). Yakutsk experiences a mean low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Yakutsk is 60%.

Rainfall

In Yakutsk, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Yakutsk, there are 66.5 rainfall days, and 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Yakutsk, Russia, are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Yakutsk. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, Yakutsk aggregates 41mm (1.61") of snow. In Yakutsk, during the entire year, snow falls for 125.5 days and aggregates up to 622mm (24.49") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:06 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 02:48 and sunset at 21:49 +09.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Yakutsk experiences an average high-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) and a low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 60%.

In Yakutsk, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, Yakutsk aggregates 41mm (1.61") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Yakutsk is 17h and 44min.

On the first day of May in Yakutsk, Russia, sunrise is at 04:06 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 02:48 and sunset at 21:49 +09.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

In Yakutsk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-32.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-38.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average pressure in May: 1007.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1027.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average humidity in May: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (97%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average rainfall in May: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average snowfall in May: 41mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (121mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 42min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 91).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Yakutsk, Russia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3km).