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Weather in Qaanaaq for May 2026

Your guide to Qaanaaq weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Qaanaaq usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Qaanaaq snow forecast for May 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Tuesday, 26 May.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, May 2026 in Qaanaaq is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.9 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Qaanaaq predicts a temperature of -0.6 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Qaanaaq at the beginning of May is -6.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -2.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Qaanaaq experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 8 rainy days and a total precipitation of 28.1 mm.

Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
-5°/-10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

Qaanaaq Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light freezing rain
-6°
2
Light freezing rain
-5°
3
Overcast
-6°
4
Partly cloudy
-8°
5
Cloudy
-7°
6
Light freezing rain
-6°
7
Overcast
-6°
8
Light freezing rain
-5°
9
Cloudy
-4°
10
Overcast
-4°
11
Overcast
-2°
12
Overcast
-3°
13
Partly cloudy
-4°
14
Sunny
-4°
15
Cloudy
-3°
16
Overcast
-4°
17
Light freezing rain
-4°
18
Light freezing rain
-5°
19
Overcast
-1°
20
Patchy moderate snow
1°
21
Light freezing rain
-3°
22
Light freezing rain
-2°
23
Sunny
-2°
24
Sunny
-3°
25
Sunny
-7°
26
Light freezing rain
-5°
27
Overcast
-2°
28
Partly cloudy
-2°
29
Sunny
-1°
30
Overcast
1°
31
Partly cloudy
1°

Temperatures trend during May in Qaanaaq

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May weather in Qaanaaq day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-10° 0.8 mm 0 cm
2 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-12° 0.2 mm 0 cm
3 May Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -8° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -7° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
7 May Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-10° 0.7 mm 0 cm
9 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-10° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 May Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-9° 0.8 mm 0 cm
11 May Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 2.4 mm 0 cm
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-9° 0.2 mm 0 cm
15 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-8° 0.4 mm 0 cm
17 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-8° 0.9 mm 0 cm
18 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-9° 1 mm 0 cm
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-8° 0.3 mm 0 cm
20 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 1° /-6° 7 mm 2.9 cm
21 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -3° /-6° 1.2 mm 0 cm
22 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-6° 1.5 mm 0 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-8° 0.4 mm 0 cm
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 -7° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
26 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-12° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-10° 0.1 mm 0 cm
28 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
29 May Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
31 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Qaanaaq in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Qaanaaq forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Qaanaaq in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Qaanaaq during May?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -5° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Qaanaaq during May?

In May, Qaanaaq can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 28.1 mm across approximately 8 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Qaanaaq in May 2026?

Qaanaaq experiences an average snowfall of 6.6 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Qaanaaq during May?

The average wind speed in Qaanaaq during May is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Qaanaaq snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Qaanaaq’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Qaanaaq sees 3 snowy days during May, with approximately 6.6 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Qaanaaq

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Qaanaaqs May weather 💧
Typically, Qaanaaq has 8 rainy days in May with a total of 28.1 mm of rainfall.

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