May weather forecast
Khost, Afghanistan

May

Weather in May

May in Khost brings in an impressive increase in temperatures, marking the onset of summer. Temperatures can hike up to a blistering high of 28.9°C (84°F), while the average low stays at a warm 18.8°C (65.8°F). Along with the increased heat, May also sees a substantial decrease in rainfall to just 20mm (0.79") over 5.3 days. Concurrently, cloud cover decreases to 11% and sunshine amounts to a glorious 12h per day. Despite the high heat, the winds remain steady, averaging 9.4km/h (5.8mph), offering a mild reprieve from the temperatures.

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from 23.3°C (73.9°F) in April to a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F). The temperature dips to an average of 18.8°C (65.8°F) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 30%.

Rainfall

In Khost, during May, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 66.7 rainfall days, and 217mm (8.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 18:54 +0430.

Sunshine

In Khost, Afghanistan, the average sunshine in May is 12h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Khost. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during May?
In May, in Khost, the average high-temperature is 28.9°C (84°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Khost, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Khost, during May, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Khost, snow does not fall in March through December.
How many hours of daylight does Khost have in May?
In Khost, the average day length in May is 13h and 53min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Khost?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 18:54 +0430.
How many hours of sunshine does Khost have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Khost, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average temperature in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in May: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.9°C).

Average pressure in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average pressure in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average wind speed in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (9.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average humidity in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in May: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average rainfall in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in May: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average rainfall days in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average snowfall in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average snowfall days in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average sunshine days in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18 days).

Average UV index in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average UV index in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average cloud cover in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May - Khost, Afghanistan
Average visibility in May
Khost, Afghanistan
  • 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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