The weather in May in Saltstraumen

It's cool in May in Saltstraumen with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Saltstraumen, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2019, Saltstraumen reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,9 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Saltstraumen

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Saltstraumen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Saltstraumen New York
Average temperature 11°C 22°C
Max. temperature 14°C 28°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 38 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days
Total snowfall 3,9 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 2 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Saltstraumen with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 11°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Saltstraumen is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Saltstraumen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Saltstraumen

Temperature in May in Saltstraumen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Saltstraumen, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Saltstraumen

Total precipitation in May in Saltstraumen over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Saltstraumen

Snowfall in May in Saltstraumen per year

Daily UV index in May in Saltstraumen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Saltstraumen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Saltstraumen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Saltstraumen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.