May weather forecast
Sierra Gorda, Chile

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Sierra Gorda, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.5°C (45.5°F) and max 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

Entering May, Sierra Gorda's average high-temperature reads a still pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Sierra Gorda, after hot May days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Humidity

In Sierra Gorda, the average relative humidity in May is 24%.

Rainfall

January, February, May through August are months with rainfall in Sierra Gorda. May is the first month it rains in Sierra Gorda. Throughout May, in the average 0.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sierra Gorda, there are 7 rainfall days, and 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sierra Gorda are May and July. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, in Sierra Gorda, Chile, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

Daylight

In Sierra Gorda, Chile, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of May, in Sierra Gorda, Chile, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:59 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sierra Gorda is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Sierra Gorda?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Sierra Gorda, is 20.2°C (68.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 7.5°C (45.5°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Sierra Gorda?
In Sierra Gorda, Chile, the average relative humidity in May is 24%.
When does it start to rain in Sierra Gorda?
May is the first month it rains in Sierra Gorda. Throughout May, in the average 0.4 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Sierra Gorda?
May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, there are 0.1 snowfall days.
How many hours of daylight does Sierra Gorda have in May?
The average day length in May in Sierra Gorda is 11h and 1min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sierra Gorda?
On the first day of May in Sierra Gorda, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:59 -04.
How long on average sun shines in May in Sierra Gorda?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Sierra Gorda, Chile, is 9.8h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sierra Gorda?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in May in Sierra Gorda?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average temperature in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, November and December (24.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average pressure in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average pressure in May: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average wind speed in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10km/h).

Average humidity in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average humidity in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average humidity in May: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

Average rainfall in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average rainfall in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (3mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average rainfall days in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).

Average snowfall days in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average snowfall days in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sierra Gorda, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average sunshine days in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (25.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average UV index in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average cloud cover in May
Sierra Gorda, Chile
  • Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May - Sierra Gorda, Chile
Average visibility in May
Sierra Gorda, 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).

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