May weather forecastHalhal, Eritrea

May

Weather in May

May in Halhal presents a drastic leap in climatic conditions as the mercury hits a peak of 39.1°C (102.4°F). This is the first hint of the approaching summer with the sun shining relentlessly for approximately 12.9 hours a day. Alongside this, the city also witnesses a sharp increase in the volume of rainfall to 6mm (0.24"). However, an increase of 4% in cloud coverage provides minor respite from the harsh sun rays. Surprisingly, this month boasts of the highest UV index of the year.

Temperature

The months of April and May see the peak of Halhal's temperatures, averaging a high of 39.1°C (102.4°F).

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 24%.

Rainfall

In Halhal, in May, during 4.7 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 rainfall days, and 185mm (7.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Halhal is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Halhal, Eritrea, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.2h.

UV index

March through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In Halhal, Eritrea, the months of April and May register the average highest temperatures, peaking at 39.1°C (102.4°F).

During May, Halhal experiences an average high-temperature of 39.1°C (102.4°F) and a low-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

The least humid month in Halhal is May, with an average relative humidity of 24%.

In Halhal, Eritrea, the average relative humidity in May is 24%.

In Halhal, Eritrea, in May, during 4.7 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 53min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Halhal, Eritrea, is 11.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Halhal is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average high temperature in May: 39.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (39.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (32.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20°C).

Average pressure in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average humidity in May: 24%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (24%).

Average rainfall in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (96mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Halhal, Eritrea

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Halhal, 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).