May weather forecastTaltal, Chile

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Taltal, Chile, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.1°C (68.2°F) and an average low of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Temperature

Taltal experiences an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F) in May, subtly different from April's 21.5°C (70.7°F). The average low-temperature during May nights is a moderate 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Taltal is 68%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are March, May through August. The month with the most rainfall in Taltal is May, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Taltal, Chile, in May, the average water temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 16.6°C (61.9°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Taltal, Chile, is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:59 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Taltal is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Taltal is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

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

The high-temperature, in May, in Taltal, records 20.1°C (68.2°F), while the low-temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

The month with the most rainfall in Taltal, Chile, is May, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

May is the first month it rains in Taltal. Throughout May, in the average 1.5 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

In Taltal, Chile, in May, the average water temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F). Swimming in 16.6°C (61.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in May in Taltal is 10h and 53min.

On the first day of May in Taltal, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:59 -04.

The average sunshine duration in May in Taltal, Chile, is 9.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. 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

21.5°C

20.1°C

18.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9km/h

9.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

1.9

1.5

1.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.2

29.8

28.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Taltal, Chile

Average high temperature in May: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Taltal, Chile

Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Taltal, Chile

Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Taltal, Chile

Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Taltal, Chile

Average rainfall in May: 3mm

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

Average rainfall days in May
Taltal, Chile

Average rainfall days in May: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (2.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Taltal, Chile

Average sea temperature in May: 16.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.3°C).

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

Average daylight in May: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taltal, Chile

Average sunshine days in May: 29.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27 days).

Average UV index in May
Taltal, Chile

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Taltal, Chile

Average cloud cover in May: 10

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 10).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Taltal, 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).