May
Weather in May
As the weather evolves into summer, May is reminiscent of the pleasant rise in temperatures towards moderately hot days. Understanding the city's weather pattern during this month involves anticipating rainfall, which peaks up to 74mm (2.91"). The increase in rainfall distinguishes May from its preceding month, April. The city steadily gears up for the heat expected in the following month, with nights providing a cooling balance to the fair temperature highs of the day. Extended daylight coupled with increasing humidity makes May a month full of vibrant, summery undercurrents.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of May, in Zhaotong, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:55 CST.
Temperature
The commencement of May notes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Zhaotong records an average nighttime low of 11.5°C (52.7°F) in May.Rainfall
In May, in Zhaotong, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zhaotong, China, there are 138.1 rainfall days, and 705mm (27.76") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Zhaotong, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 30min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of May, in Zhaotong, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:55 CST.
Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Zhaotong in May?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Zhaotong, is 22.4°C (72.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).
How many days does it rain in May in Zhaotong?
In May, in Zhaotong, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Zhaotong have in May?
The average day length in May in Zhaotong, China, is 13h and 30min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Zhaotong?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:55 CST.
Average temperature in May
Zhaotong, China
- Average high temperature in May: 22.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 11.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.9°C).
Average rainfall in May
Zhaotong, China
- Average rainfall in May: 73.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (158.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (4.6mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Zhaotong, China
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).
Average daylight in May
Zhaotong, China
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
