Greenland Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Greenland experiences very cold weather with an average temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F). Daily highs reach just 2.9°C (37.2°F) while overnight lows can drop to -0.8°C (30.6°F). The island sees a lot of snow with an average of 0.31 inches and a snow depth of 5.89 inches (15 cm). There is a 71% chance of precipitation, totaling 1.17 inches over 18 days. Greenland is quite windy in May, with an average wind speed of 34.5 km/h (21.5 mph) and gusts up to 42.4 km/h (26.4 mph).
What is the temperature in Greenland in May?
Average air temperature in Greenland is 0.9°C (33.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Greenland feels like -3.6°C (25.5°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 2.9°C (37.3°F) and feels like 0.2°C (32.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -0.8°C (30.6°F) which feels like -6.9°C (19.6°F).
How cold is Greenland in May?
The coldest temp in Greenland in May drops to -3.3°C (26.1°F) during the cold nights. With 34.5km/h (21.5mph) winds and 81.4% humidity it feels like -11.5°C (11.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -0.8°C (30.6°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Greenland in May?
Yes, it rains for 18 days in Greenland in May averaging 1.17 mm of precipitation. Greenland has a 71% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Greenland throughout May?
Greenland has 1.17 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 18 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Greenland in May?
Yes, it snows in Greenland during May. The average snowfall is 0.31 cm (0.12 inch) per day. And there is 5.89 cm (2.32 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Greenland windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Greenland during May is 34.5km/h (21.5mph) and average windgust is 42.4km/h (26.4mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 82.8km/h (51.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Greenland in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Greenland.
What are the humidity levels in Greenland in May?
The average humidity levels in Greenland in May are 81.4%. Daily humidity levels in Greenland range from 62.7% to 94.2% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Greenland in May?
Greenland has 18 hours 29 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Greenland in May is at 4:10:18 and the sunset is at 22:39:32.
What is the cloud coverage in Greenland in May?
Clouds cover 84.1% of the sky on average throughout May in Greenland. The cloud coverage ranges from 62.1% to 99.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Greenland?
The average UV index in Greenland is 5.8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Greenland in May?
The average solar radiation is 205.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Greenland during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 27.8 W/m2 to 321.4 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Greenland?
The average solar energy during May in Greenland is 17.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.5 MJ/m2, to 27.7 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Greenland in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Greenland in May.
What is the air pressure in Greenland in May?
On average the air pressure in Greenland in May is 1008.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 986.6 mb to 1026.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Greenland in May?
The average daylight visibility in Greenland in May is 31 km (19.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13 km (8.1 miles) to 44.5 km (27.7 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Greenland in May?
The average dew point in Greenland during May is -2°C (28.3°F).
Where is the data for Greenland climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Greenland in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- NUUK GODTHAAB, GL
- BGGH