May weather forecastSalta, Argentina
May
Weather in May
May in Salta presents a drastic shift in weather conditions from April, the temperature continues to drop, bringing along cooler days. The characteristic weather alterations seen in this month are the declining daylight hours, dropping to 10.9 hrs a day. One key observation is the decrease in rainfall to a mere 9mm (0.35"), heralding lesser precipitation days. June-bound forecasts hint at a further decrease in temperature, coupled with a reduction in daylight and an increase in pressure.Temperature
Salta's May average high-temperature settles at a still comfortable 17.9°C (64.2°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Salta experiences an average low-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F) in the month of May.Humidity
In Salta, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.Rainfall
In Salta, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 541mm (21.3") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of May, in Salta, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 18:40 -03.
Sunshine
In Salta, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 3, May is the month with the lowest UV index in Salta. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average high temperature in May: 17.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average pressure in May: 1017mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average rainfall in May: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 54min
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: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average cloud cover in May: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in May
Salta, Argentina
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (8km).
