May weather forecastNebaj, Guatemala

May

Weather in May

May continues the wet season trajectory set by April with increased intensity in Nebaj, Guatemala. The onset of the monsoon is characterized by high levels of humidity, extensive cloud cover, and limited hours of sunshine. A conspicuous decrease in wind speeds creates a usually calm environment. With daylight hours touching their peak at around 13 hours, much is on the plate for outdoor enthusiasts. Rainfall reaches its zenith this month with a voluminous 319mm (12.56"), an increase from April's 118mm (4.65"), making it the wettest month of the year.

Temperature

April's transformation into May witnesses an average high-temperature of a refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. May nights observe an average temperature dip to a cool 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Humidity

In Nebaj, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nebaj, in May, it is raining for 28.6 days, with typically 319mm (12.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 295.3 rainfall days, and 2656mm (104.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Nebaj is 12h and 51min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:31 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

February through May, July, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Nebaj. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Feb 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Nebaj, records 19.3°C (66.7°F), while the low-temperature is 10.3°C (50.5°F).

In Nebaj, Guatemala, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Nebaj, Guatemala, during May, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 319mm (12.56") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Nebaj is 12h and 51min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Nebaj, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:31 CST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Nebaj, Guatemala, is 7.8h.

February through May, July, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Nebaj.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

21°C

19.3°C

17.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7km/h

5km/h

5.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.1

1.5

0.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average high temperature in May: 19.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (16.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 10.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6°C).

Average pressure in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average pressure in May: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average wind speed in May: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average rainfall in May: 319mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (521mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in May: 28.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

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: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and September (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in May: 1.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (9.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Nebaj, Guatemala

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, July, October and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June, August, September and November (UV index 3).