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Ellenvale Weather in May

Ellenvale in May

The short of it: Ellenvale in May averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 5° · rain 106 mm · daylight 14 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Ellenvale an average May high of 15°, a low of 5° and some 106 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 48 min in mid-May, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Ellenvale runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Woodlawn, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Ellenvale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WoodlawnNova Scotia1 km W15°5°106 mm
Portland EstatesNova Scotia1 km S14°5°106 mm
Portland HillsNova Scotia2 km SE14°5°106 mm
Manor ParkNova Scotia2 km WSW15°5°106 mm
Forest HillsNova Scotia3 km E14°5°105 mm
SouthdaleNova Scotia3 km WSW15°5°106 mm
Colby VillageNova Scotia3 km ESE14°5°106 mm
Sunset AcresNova Scotia3 km NE14°5°105 mm

The Almanac · Ellenvale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Ellenvale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°141 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°118 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°130 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°114 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°106 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°10°117 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°14°100 mm13 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°15°95 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°11°99 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°145 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°156 mm18 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°164 mm20 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ellenvale in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ellenvale in May?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Ellenvale?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Ellenvale in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Ellenvale in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ellenvale in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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