May weather forecastHovsta, Sweden

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hovsta, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 6°C (42.8°F).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F) in April to a refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F). In Hovsta, the May nights cool down to an average low of 6°C (42.8°F).

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Hovsta, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.5 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hovsta. May is the last month it regularly snows in Hovsta. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Hovsta aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hovsta, Sweden, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 162mm (6.38") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hovsta, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Hovsta, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 20:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 03:54 and sunset at 21:58 CEST.

Sunshine

In Hovsta, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hovsta is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Hovsta, is 15.8°C (60.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 6°C (42.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 69%, May is the least humid month in Hovsta.

In Hovsta, Sweden, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

In May, in Hovsta, Sweden, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Hovsta aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

In Hovsta, Sweden, the average day length in May is 17h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset at 20:53. On the last day of the month, in Hovsta, Sweden, sunrise is at 03:54 and sunset at 21:58 CEST.

In Hovsta, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hovsta, Sweden, 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
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (20mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average snowfall in May: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (19 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (15.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in May
Hovsta, Sweden

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).