May weather forecastBitama, Eritrea
May
Weather in May
May, traditionally marking the beginning of summer, brings notable changes in Bitama's weather. There is a significant upswing in the average temperatures, pushing the mercury further up. This soaring heat is complemented by marginally elevated rainfall at 12mm (0.47"), contributing to increased relative humidity. The most striking characteristic of May’s weather is the high of 40.3°C (104.5°F) temperatures accompanied by a rise in the average minimum temperature to 29.7°C (85.5°F). The intensified heat characterizes the start of peak summers.Temperature
May, recording an average high temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F), is Bitama's warmest month.Humidity
In Bitama, the average relative humidity in May is 22%.Rainfall
In Bitama, in May, during 4.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bitama, there are 57.4 rainfall days, and 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Bitama, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Bitama is 9.9h.UV index
The month with the highest UV index is May, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during May leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant. Without due care, eyes and skin can be harmed in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Even on a cloudy day, sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be used liberally and reapplied often, especially after a swim or outdoor activity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 29.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average pressure in May: 1005.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1005.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average wind speed in May: 12.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average humidity in May: 22%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (21%).
Average rainfall in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average rainfall in May: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (59mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11 days).
Average UV index in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average UV index in May: 9
The month with the highest UV index is May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- Average cloud cover in May: 9
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in May
Bitama, Eritrea
- 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).
