May weather forecast
Zam, Burkina Faso

May

Weather in May

May in Zam, Burkina Faso is marked by a change in weather patterns, introducing a wetter period. With a significant rise in rainfall to 12mm (0.47"), this month witnesses the initiation of the rainy season. Meanwhile, the weather continues to be warm with slightly declining temperatures. The days are fairly long with ample sunshine, while wind speeds are mildly augmenting month-to-month.

Temperature

Zam's average high-temperature marks a still blistering 40.3°C (104.5°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Throughout May, a steady low-temperature average of 29.2°C (84.6°F) is noted.

Humidity

In Zam, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.

Rainfall

In Zam, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 310mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
During May, Zam experiences an average high-temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Zam, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Zam, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Zam, the average day length in May is 12h and 42min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:25 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine in Zam is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May in Zam?
The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.
When is the highest UV index in Zam?
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In Zam, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in May: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Zam, Burkina Faso
  • 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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