May weather forecast
Sonop, South Africa

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Sonop, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.3°C (50.5°F) and max 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F), showing a slight difference from April's 24.4°C (75.9°F). The nighttime temperature in Sonop shows a significant divergence from the daytime highs, averaging at a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Sonop is 48%.

Rainfall

In May, in Sonop, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sonop, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 411mm (16.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Sonop, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:26 SAST.

Sunshine

In Sonop, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sonop are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Sonop?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Sonop, is 22.4°C (72.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Sonop?

In May, the average relative humidity in Sonop, South Africa, is 48%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sonop?

In Sonop, South Africa, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Sonop have in May?

The average day length in May is 10h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sonop?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, in Sonop, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:26 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sonop?

In Sonop, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sonop?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Sonop?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sonop is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average temperature in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 22.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average pressure in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average wind speed in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (7km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average humidity in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average rainfall in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (95mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average rainfall days in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average sunshine days in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average UV index in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average cloud cover in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in May
Sonop, South Africa

Average visibility in May - Sonop, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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