May weather forecastLoja, Ecuador

May

Weather in May

Relieving news for sun seekers as May sets in with a substantial decrease in rainfall to 80mm (3.15"). Moving forward to June, there's a consistent pattern of weather with a further dip in the precipitation. After the apparent wettest quarter of the year, the sunshine begins to reign dominating the daylight hours. A steady breeze nonchalantly flows across the city, lifting the spirits of the people. Amidst the settling dust, May offers an ideal getaway for the sun worshippers to bask themselves in the glow of the sun.

Temperature

May's average high-temperature in Loja stands at a still agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F), showing little deviation from April's 21.2°C (70.2°F). Throughout May, Loja anticipates an average low-temperature of 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Loja, Ecuador, during May, the rain falls for 24.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. In Loja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 258.5 days and collects up to 939mm (36.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

January, March, May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Loja, is 21.3°C (70.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 11.7°C (53.1°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Loja is 81%.

In May, the rain falls for 24.2 days. Throughout May, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 56min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, in Loja, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Loja are January, March, May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Loja, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average pressure in May: 1014mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average rainfall in May: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (138mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average rainfall days in May: 24.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (13 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (1 days).

Average UV index in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Loja, Ecuador

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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