Weather in May
Temperature
May sees a significant increase in average maximum temperatures, rising from a frigid 5°C in April to a mild 13.9°C. The average minimum temperature in May is 6°C.
Humidity
May is the driest month, with an average relative humidity of 66%.
Precipitation
Savonranta receives an average of 32 mm of precipitation over 11.8 rainy days in May. Throughout the year, Savonranta experiences 120.3 days of rain, with a total precipitation of up to 399 mm.
Snowfall
Snowfall occurs from January to June and from October to December. In May, Savonranta sees an average of 1.4 days of snowfall, with an average snowfall of 30 mm. Throughout the year, Savonranta experiences 90.8 days of snowfall, with a total snowfall of up to 843 mm.
Daylight
In May, the average day length is 17 hours and 47 minutes.
On the first day of the month, the sun rises at 4:46 a.m. and sets at 9:13 p.m. On the last day of the month, the sun rises at 3:28 a.m. and sets at 10:33 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Sunshine
In May, the sun shines for an average of 9.7 hours per day.
UV Index
In Savonranta, the average maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV index of 3 to 5 indicates a moderate health risk from unprotected UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations: Protect yourself – precautions against sun damage are recommended. Avoid direct sunlight at midday to reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to reduce UV radiation by about half. Remember: The sun’s UV radiation can be almost doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
