May weather forecastArakht, Afghanistan

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Arakht, is another cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -3°C (26.6°F) and an average high of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

Arakht sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's 0.5°C (32.9°F) to a still cold 5.5°C (41.9°F). Arakht reports an average nighttime low-temperature of -3°C (26.6°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

Rainfall

In Arakht, during May, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.5 rainfall days, and 350mm (13.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Arakht, during May, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 243mm (9.57") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 135.8 snowfall days, and 2310mm (90.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Arakht is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Arakht, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:25 and sunset at 18:58 +0430.

Sunshine

In Arakht, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in May interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Arakht, is 5.5°C (41.9°F), while the average low-temperature is -3°C (26.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

In Arakht, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Arakht, during May, snow falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 243mm (9.57") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Arakht is 14h and 11min.

On the first day of May in Arakht, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:25 and sunset at 18:58 +0430.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Arakht, Afghanistan, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average high temperature in May: 5.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (15.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-20.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1028.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (38%).

Average rainfall in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average rainfall in May: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average snowfall in May: 243mm

The month with the highest snowfall is April (373mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Arakht, Afghanistan

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (8km).