May weather forecastSalento, Colombia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Salento, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 12.3°C (54.1°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F), showing a slight difference from April's 21.1°C (70°F). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

In Salento, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 28.1 days. Throughout May, 189mm (7.44") of precipitation is accumulated. In Salento, during the entire year, the rain falls for 295.2 days and collects up to 1978mm (77.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of May in Salento, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March through June, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Salento during May is 21.4°C (70.5°F) and the low-temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Salento, Colombia, is 81%.

In Salento, Colombia, in May, it is raining for 28.1 days, with typically 189mm (7.44") of accumulated precipitation.

In Salento, Colombia, the average day length in May is 12h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, in Salento, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

In Salento, Colombia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

March through June, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Salento.

In Salento, Colombia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

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21.4°C

22.2°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

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3.9km/h

4.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

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0.8

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Average UV index

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Average temperature in May
Salento, Colombia

Average high temperature in May: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (20.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (10.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Salento, Colombia

Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Salento, Colombia

Average wind speed in May: 3.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Salento, Colombia

Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Salento, Colombia

Average rainfall in May: 189mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (258mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (76mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Salento, Colombia

Average rainfall days in May: 28.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (19.8 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Salento, Colombia

Average sunshine days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (5.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Salento, Colombia

Average UV index in May: 4

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