May weather forecastHirna, Ethiopia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Hirna, Ethiopia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°C (66.2°F) and 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

The transition into May shows a subtle variation to a still warm 28.9°C (84°F) from April's 28.4°C (83.1°F) in the average high-temperature. Hirna reports an average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a hot 30°C (86°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Hirna, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.3 rainfall days, and 875mm (34.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May and June, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Hirna, is 28.9°C (84°F) and the average low-temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 56%.

In Hirna, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

In Hirna, the average day length in May is 12h and 33min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

May and June, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.7h.

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average high temperature in May: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 19°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (13.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average pressure in May: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (46%).

Average rainfall in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall in May: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (143mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2 days).

Average UV index in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Hirna, Ethiopia

  • 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).