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Setermoen Weather in May

Setermoen in May

The short of it: Setermoen in May averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 20 h 58 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 9° · low 2° · rain 45 mm · daylight 20 h 58 min

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

May in Setermoen brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 2°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 9°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 20 h 58 min in mid-May, 314 minutes more than a month before. The evenings barely darken — the light lingers past ten.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Setermoen runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Sjøvegan, 20 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Setermoen, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
20 h 58 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SjøveganTroms20 km W9°3°51 mm
AndselvTroms24 km NNE10°3°35 mm
MoenTroms32 km NNE11°3°36 mm
FinnsnesTroms44 km NNW10°4°50 mm
BjerkvikNordland47 km SW9°3°54 mm
StorsteinnesTroms55 km NE10°3°46 mm
NarvikNordland60 km SW9°3°47 mm
BeisfjordNordland62 km SSW5°0°52 mm

The Almanac · Setermoen Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 9°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Setermoen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°89 mm9 km/h2 h 5 min✦
February-3°-11°68 mm10 km/h7 h 22 min✦
March0°-8°64 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦
April5°-3°41 mm10 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
May9°2°45 mm10 km/h20 h 58 min✦✦✦
June15°7°56 mm10 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July18°10°68 mm8 km/hround the clock✦✦✦✦
August16°8°85 mm7 km/h17 h 40 min✦✦✦
September12°4°89 mm8 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
October5°-1°88 mm9 km/h8 h 53 min✦
November0°-6°70 mm8 km/h4 h 10 min✦
December-2°-9°84 mm9 km/hnone — polar night✦

Questions Readers Ask about Setermoen in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Setermoen in May?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 9°, with nights near 2°. Rain is modest, about 45 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Setermoen?

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

How long are the days in Setermoen in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 20 h 58 min. The days are lengthening — from none — polar night in December to round the clock in June.

Does it snow in Setermoen in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Setermoen in May?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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