May weather forecastChuquicamata, Chile

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Chuquicamata, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.8°C (44.2°F) and 18.4°C (65.1°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 18.4°C (65.1°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. During the month of May, Chuquicamata's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 25%.

Rainfall

In Chuquicamata, Chile, during May, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Chuquicamata, Chile, during the entire year, the rain falls for 24.6 days and collects up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chuquicamata, Chile, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Daylight

In Chuquicamata, Chile, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:59 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Chuquicamata. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) and a low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 25%.

In Chuquicamata, Chile, during May, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.

In Chuquicamata, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

In May, the average day length in Chuquicamata, Chile, is 11h and 3min.

On the first day of May in Chuquicamata, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:59 -04.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Chuquicamata, Chile, are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Chuquicamata, Chile, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

21°C

18.4°C

17.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.6km/h

12.9km/h

13.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.9

29.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average high temperature in May: 18.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average pressure in May: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average wind speed in May: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average humidity in May: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (53%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (22%).

Average rainfall in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (17mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September, October and November (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average rainfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average sunshine days in May: 29.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Chuquicamata, Chile

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).