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Moelv Weather in May

Moelv in May

The short of it: Moelv in May averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 17 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 5° · rain 60 mm · daylight 17 h 20 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Moelv an average May high of 15°, a low of 5° and some 60 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 17 h 20 min in mid-May, 167 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Moelv runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Brumunddal, 14 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Moelv, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 25 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
17 h 20 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BrumunddalInnlandet14 km ESE15°4°53 mm
GjøvikInnlandet15 km S14°5°58 mm
RaufossInnlandet24 km SSW14°5°61 mm
LillehammerInnlandet24 km NNW15°5°62 mm
HamarInnlandet25 km SE15°4°48 mm
ReinsvollInnlandet29 km S14°5°60 mm
LenaInnlandet29 km SSE15°5°54 mm
KolbuInnlandet32 km S14°5°56 mm

The Almanac · Moelv Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Moelv by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-8°46 mm6 km/h6 h 25 min✦
February-2°-9°33 mm5 km/h8 h 54 min✦✦
March3°-6°32 mm6 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April9°0°35 mm6 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°5°60 mm7 km/h17 h 20 min✦✦✦
June19°9°76 mm7 km/h19 h 11 min✦✦✦
July21°11°85 mm6 km/h18 h 23 min✦✦✦
August20°11°95 mm5 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
September15°7°70 mm6 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°2°79 mm5 km/h9 h 53 min✦
November3°-2°73 mm5 km/h7 h 9 min✦
December-1°-6°49 mm5 km/h5 h 36 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moelv in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moelv in May?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Moelv?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Moelv in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 17 h 20 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 36 min in December to 19 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Moelv in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moelv in May?

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

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