Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset brings an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F), showing a minute difference from April's 23.1°C (73.6°F). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Sharpeville dips to a steady average of 8.9°C (48°F).Humidity
In Sharpeville, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.Rainfall
In Sharpeville, South Africa, in May, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sharpeville, there are 106.6 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Sharpeville, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of May, in Sharpeville, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Sharpeville, South Africa, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Sharpeville?
What is the average humidity in May in Sharpeville?
How many days does it rain in May in Sharpeville?
When it does not snow in Sharpeville?
What is the average length of the day in May in Sharpeville?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sharpeville?
How long on average sun shines in May in Sharpeville?
When is the lowest UV index in Sharpeville?
What is the UV index reading in May in Sharpeville?
Average temperature in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 20.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average pressure in May: 1021.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average wind speed in May: 8.4km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September, October and November (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).
Average rainfall in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (1.8 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in May: 27.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in May: 9
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in May
Sharpeville, South Africa
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
Sharpeville, South Africa
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