May weather forecastAl Mafraq, Jordan

May

Weather in May

May, one of the warmest month of the year in Al Mafraq, witnesses high temperatures soaring to an average of 28°C (82.4°F). A substantial decrease in rainfall precedes the onset of the summer season. The city basks under an extended sunshine hour, promoting increased daylight activities. Windspeeds escalate slightly in May, ushering in a warm breeze. Relative humidity also drops, contributing to the overall arid conditions typical of Jordan's desert climate.

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from 23°C (73.4°F) in April to a still warm 28°C (82.4°F). Al Mafraq, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 38%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 2.6 rainfall days, in May, Al Mafraq aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Al Mafraq, Jordan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 37.1 days and collects up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Al Mafraq, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 19:36 +03.

Sunshine

In Al Mafraq, the average sunshine in May is 12h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Al Mafraq. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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

During May, Al Mafraq experiences an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 38%, are the least humid months.

In Al Mafraq, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

May is the last month it rains in Al Mafraq. During 2.6 rainfall days, in May, Al Mafraq aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

In Al Mafraq, snow does not fall in April through December.

In Al Mafraq, Jordan, the average day length in May is 13h and 49min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 19:36 +03.

The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Al Mafraq is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average high temperature in May: 28°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (33.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average pressure in May: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (38%).

Average rainfall in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (15mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Al Mafraq, Jordan

  • 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).