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Pechora Weather in May

Pechora in May

The short of it: Pechora in May averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 18 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 0° · rain 46 mm · daylight 18 h 43 min

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

May in Pechora brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 0°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 11°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 18 h 43 min in mid-May, 218 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. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Pechora runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Puteyets, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Pechora, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus June
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
18 h 43 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PuteyetsKomi7 km WNW10°0°44 mm
KozhvaKomi9 km WSW10°0°45 mm
SynyaKomi45 km NE9°-1°45 mm
UsinskKomi97 km N9°-1°40 mm
ParmaKomi97 km NNE9°-1°38 mm
VuktylKomi145 km S12°1°50 mm
IzhmaKomi156 km W11°2°41 mm
IntaKomi167 km NE9°-1°40 mm

The Almanac · Pechora Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 11°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Pechora by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-14°-22°39 mm14 km/h4 h 53 min✦✦
February-12°-21°31 mm13 km/h8 h 14 min✦✦
March-4°-14°31 mm13 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
April3°-7°37 mm13 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦
May11°0°46 mm13 km/h18 h 43 min✦✦✦
June18°8°63 mm13 km/h22 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°65 mm11 km/h20 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
August17°8°71 mm11 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦✦
September11°4°61 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
October2°-2°68 mm13 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦
November-7°-13°52 mm13 km/h5 h 56 min✦
December-12°-19°45 mm13 km/h3 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pechora in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pechora in May?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 11°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Pechora?

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

How long are the days in Pechora in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 18 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 34 min in December to 22 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Pechora in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Pechora in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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