May weather forecastEsrange, Sweden

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a wintry month in Esrange, Sweden, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.9°C (40.8°F) and min -1.8°C (28.8°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold -0.4°C (31.3°F) in April to a wintry 4.9°C (40.8°F). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F) is experienced in Esrange, Sweden.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Esrange is 85%.

Rainfall

In Esrange, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Esrange, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108 days and collects up to 373mm (14.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Esrange are January through June, September through December. In May, in Esrange, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout May, 112mm (4.41") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.8 snowfall days, and 1187mm (46.73") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Esrange is 16h and 56min.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Esrange is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Esrange is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 4.9°C (40.8°F) and -1.8°C (28.8°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Esrange, Sweden, is 85%.

In Esrange, Sweden, during May, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

In Esrange, in May, during 10 snowfall days, 112mm (4.41") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Esrange, Sweden, the average day length in May is 16h and 56min.

The average sunshine duration in May in Esrange is 6.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 4.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -1.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (8.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-16°C).

Average pressure in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average humidity in May: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in May: 112mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (204mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 54min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in May: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in May
Esrange, Sweden

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).