May weather forecastElit, Eritrea
May
Weather in May
May records a further increase in temperature in Elit, Eritrea, reaching a boiling point at an average high of 40.3°C (104.5°F), significantly hotter than the preceding month. This month also ushers in the rainy season with 12mm (0.47") of rain throughout the month. The increased rainfall results in higher humidity levels, and unlike the dry months, cloud cover also perceptibly increases. Nevertheless, this period still remains rich in sunshine, hence outdoor activities can still be comfortably pursued. As the month draws to a close, signs of the impending monsoon season become apparent.Temperature
Elit witnesses the warmest weather in May, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low of 29.7°C (85.5°F).Humidity
In Elit, the average relative humidity in May is 22%.Rainfall
In Elit, Eritrea, during May, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 rainfall days, and 163mm (6.42") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Elit, 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 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.
Sunshine
In Elit, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
May is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 9 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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
Elit, 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).
