May weather forecastKiruna, Sweden
May
Weather in May
May marks the definitive arrival of spring, leading to a dramatic deviation from the preceding winter months. The temperatures begin to climb up, signifying warmer days ahead. The end of heavy snowfall adds to the attractiveness of this time of the year. Continuous melting continues throughout this month, making way for lush green landscapes. It's also notable that the highest pressure of 1014.3mb is recorded in May.Temperature
As April transitions into May, Kiruna sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold -0.4°C (31.3°F) to an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F). The temperature in Kiruna lowers to an average of -1.8°C (28.8°F) during May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 85%.Rainfall
In Kiruna, during May, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kiruna, there are 108 rainfall days, and 373mm (14.69") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Kiruna, during May, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of snow. In Kiruna, during the entire year, snow falls for 134.8 days and aggregates up to 1187mm (46.73") of snow.Daylight
In Kiruna, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 55min.Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Kiruna, Sweden, is 6.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kiruna is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. 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. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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
Kiruna, 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).
