May weather forecastRaha, Indonesia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Raha, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.9°C (80.4°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

Entering May, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from April's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Raha registers a subtle dip to an average of 26.9°C (80.4°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Raha, Indonesia, in May, during 25.2 rainfall days, 211mm (8.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Raha, there are 244.6 rainfall days, and 1731mm (68.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Raha, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of May in Raha, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:42 WITA.

Sunshine

In Raha, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Raha are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in May leads to these recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Raha in May has an average high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in May in Raha is 79%.

In Raha, Indonesia, during May, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 211mm (8.31") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Raha, Indonesia, is 11h and 54min.

On the first day of May in Raha, Indonesia, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:42 WITA.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Raha is 7.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index in Raha, Indonesia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Raha is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average high temperature in May: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (29.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (27.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 26.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (24.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average pressure in May: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average wind speed in May: 13.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October, November and December (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average rainfall in May: 211mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (230mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in May: 25.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in May: 4.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Raha, Indonesia

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April and May (9km).