May weather forecastLeh, India
May
Weather in May
May in Leh is a transition period between the harsh winter and the mild summer. The increasing sunshine duration aids in further thawing out the snow blankets. Green patches start to appear, painting a stark contrast against the white. Rainfall occurs sporadically, hinting at the onset of the monsoon season. The temperature fluctuates between -15.8°C (3.6°F) and -3.9°C (25°F) during May.Temperature
The shift into May in Leh brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from -7.2°C (19°F) in April to a still freezing cold -3.9°C (25°F). Leh records a mean low-temperature of -15.8°C (3.6°F) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Leh is 79%.Rainfall
In Leh, during May, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Leh, there are 109.6 rainfall days, and 410mm (16.14") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leh, India, are January through December. In Leh, in May, during 16.3 snowfall days, 261mm (10.28") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leh, there are 192.7 snowfall days, and 2420mm (95.28") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Leh is 13h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 7:25 pm IST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Leh, India
- Average high temperature in May: -3.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (5.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-17.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -15.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (-1.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-29.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Leh, India
- Average pressure in May: 1020.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1026.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Leh, India
- Average wind speed in May: 10.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Leh, India
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Leh, India
- Average rainfall in May: 38mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (14mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Leh, India
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Leh, India
- Average snowfall in May: 261mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (301mm).
The month with the least snowfall is December (105mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Leh, India
- Average snowfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is September (10.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Leh, India
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Leh, India
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Leh, India
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Leh, India
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in May
Leh, India
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June and November (8km).
