May weather forecastPasto, Colombia

May

Weather in May

May in Pasto greets the residents with a significant drop in rainfall from 209mm (8.23") in April to 159mm (6.26"), signaling the end of the rainy season. This month is notably warmer leading to a reduction in relative humidity. The reduction in cloud cover allows for more sunlight reaching the ground. Encouraging outdoor activities, the atmosphere is lively and sun-lit, indicative of the nearing summer. With the decline in rainfall through May, a palpable shift in weather patterns is evident as the city transitions into June.

Temperature

With May's advent, Pasto sees an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F), subtly shifted from April's 20.3°C (68.5°F). May is noted for a mean low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In Pasto, in May, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 317.6 rainfall days, and 1710mm (67.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:12 -05.

Sunshine

In Pasto, the average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

February, April through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Pasto experiences an average high-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and a low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

In Pasto, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

In Pasto, in May, during 28.7 rainfall days, 159mm (6.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 11min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:12 -05.

In Pasto, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.1h.

February, April through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are November and December (20.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12°C).

Average pressure in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average pressure in May: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average wind speed in May: 4.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average rainfall in May: 159mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (209mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (72mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 28.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (22.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and April (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (3.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and November (1.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Pasto, Colombia

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and November (7km).