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Trofors Weather in May

Trofors in May

The short of it: Trofors in May averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 18 h 53 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 12° · low 4° · rain 72 mm · daylight 18 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Trofors an average May high of 12°, a low of 4° and some 72 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 12°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 18 h 53 min in mid-May, 225 minutes more than a month before. The evenings barely darken — the light lingers past ten.

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, Trofors runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Mosjøen, 35 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Trofors, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
18 h 53 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MosjøenNordland35 km NNW12°5°100 mm
BrønnøysundNordland55 km W12°6°88 mm
LelandNordland63 km NNW11°5°117 mm
KorgenNordland63 km NNE11°4°78 mm
SandnessjøenNordland65 km NNW11°6°106 mm
TerråkNordland69 km SW12°6°86 mm
NesnaNordland76 km NNW11°6°133 mm
HemnesbergetNordland77 km N11°5°101 mm

The Almanac · Trofors 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 12°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Trofors by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°143 mm6 km/h4 h 41 min✦
February-1°-7°106 mm7 km/h8 h 9 min✦
March1°-5°118 mm8 km/h11 h 27 min✦
April6°0°67 mm7 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦
May12°4°72 mm9 km/h18 h 53 min✦✦
June16°8°93 mm8 km/h22 h 40 min✦✦✦
July19°11°83 mm6 km/h20 h 37 min✦✦✦
August18°10°96 mm6 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
September13°7°143 mm6 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
October7°2°116 mm7 km/h9 h 23 min✦
November2°-1°111 mm7 km/h5 h 48 min✦
December-1°-5°127 mm7 km/h3 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Trofors in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Trofors in May?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 12°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 11th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Trofors?

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

How long are the days in Trofors in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 18 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 17 min in December to 22 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Trofors in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Trofors in May?

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

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