Weather in May
Temperature
As Barentsburg transitions into May, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a freezing cold -6.4°C (20.5°F) in April to a still subzero cold -1.1°C (30°F). During the May nights, Barentsburg's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still freezing cold -5.1°C (22.8°F).Humidity
In Barentsburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout May, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Barentsburg are January through December. In Barentsburg, during May, snow falls for 20 days. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 203 days.Daylight
The months with the shortest days are January, May through July, November and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
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- Average high temperature in May: -1.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -5.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).
Average humidity in May
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- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average rainfall in May: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average rainfall days in May: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average snowfall days in May: 20 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).
Average daylight in May
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Average daylight in May: 0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
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