May weather forecast
Lochinver, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Lochinver, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and an average high of 10.9°C (51.6°F).

Temperature

With the advent of May, Lochinver's high-temperatures adjust to a fresh 10.9°C (51.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Nighttime temperature in Lochinver reflects an average dip to a chilly 7.4°C (45.3°F) in May, subtly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Lochinver, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lochinver, in May, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 239.3 rainfall days, and 596mm (23.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Lochinver aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Lochinver, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 16h and 46min.
On the first day of May in Lochinver, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:26 am and sunset at 10:10 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Lochinver, the average sunshine in May is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lochinver, United Kingdom, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lochinver in May?
In May, in Lochinver, the average high-temperature is 10.9°C (51.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Lochinver?
The average relative humidity in May in Lochinver, United Kingdom, is 80%.
How many days does it rain in May in Lochinver?
In Lochinver, United Kingdom, during May, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Lochinver?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Lochinver aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Lochinver have in May?
The average day length in May in Lochinver, United Kingdom, is 16h and 46min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Lochinver?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 9:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:26 am and sunset at 10:10 pm BST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Lochinver?
The average sunshine duration in May in Lochinver is 7.2h.
When is the highest UV index in Lochinver?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May in Lochinver?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lochinver, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 10.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 21km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (32.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (9.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in May
Lochinver, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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