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 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
The arrival of May coincides with an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F), indicating a minimal shift from April's 21.5°C (70.7°F). The nighttime temperature in Steelpoort shows a significant divergence from the daytime highs, averaging at a frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In Steelpoort, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Steelpoort, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 675mm (26.57") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Steelpoort is 7.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Steelpoort, South Africa, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Steelpoort?
What is the average humidity in May in Steelpoort?
How much does it rain in Steelpoort in May?
How many hours of daylight does Steelpoort have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Steelpoort?
How many hours of sunshine does Steelpoort have in May?
When is the lowest UV index in Steelpoort?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Steelpoort?
Average temperature in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 20.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (15°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average pressure in May: 1020.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (7.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (5.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (55%).
Average rainfall in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (136mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.5 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in May: 21.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in May: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Steelpoort, South Africa
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
Steelpoort, South Africa
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