May weather forecastBoddam, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Boddam, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.4°C (45.3°F) and max 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for May is a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. The nights of May in Boddam cool down to an average low of 7.4°C (45.3°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Boddam is 81%.

Rainfall

In Boddam, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Boddam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.1 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Boddam. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Boddam aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Boddam, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 9.1°C (48.4°F).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 9.1°C (48.4°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 16h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of May, in Boddam, sunrise is at 4:18 am and sunset at 9:51 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Boddam is 7.4h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Boddam. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Boddam, the average high-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Boddam, United Kingdom, is 81%.

In Boddam, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Boddam. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Boddam aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In Boddam, in May, the average water temperature is 9.1°C (48.4°F). Swimming in 9.1°C (48.4°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In Boddam, the average day length in May is 16h and 38min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:18 am and sunset at 9:51 pm BST.

In Boddam, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

The months with the highest UV index in Boddam are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Boddam, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Jun

Average high temperature

9.1°C

11.3°C

13.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.5km/h

20.3km/h

19km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

12.6

10.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average high temperature in May: 11.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4°C).

Average pressure in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in May: 9.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (6.8°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May: 16h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Boddam, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August, September, November and December (9km).