May weather forecastEl Jera, Kenya

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in El Jera, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of May notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), subtly shifted from April's 34.3°C (93.7°F). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a warm 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In El Jera, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.3 days and collects up to 326mm (12.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in El Jera is 8.3h.

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 El Jera are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in El Jera, is 33.8°C (92.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is calculated to be 42°C (107.6°F).

In El Jera, the average relative humidity in May is 60%.

In El Jera, in May, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in El Jera is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of May in El Jera, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in El Jera is 8.3h.

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

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in El Jera is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat 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

34.3°C

33.8°C

33°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.2km/h

25.9km/h

29.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.3

21.5

26.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 33.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (35.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (32.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 24.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (22.3°C).

Average pressure in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 25.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (52%).

Average rainfall in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Jera, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
El Jera, Kenya

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
El Jera, Kenya

Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
El Jera, Kenya

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).