May weather forecastHermon, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

May brings further cooling, and temperatures in Hermon, Lesotho remain between 6.8°C (44.2°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F). Despite the cloudy cover at 11%, sunshine lasts relatively long for 7.5 hours, brightening up the scenery. The amount of precipitation decreases, with a scanty amount of rainfall, to a mere 12mm (0.47") spread across fewer days. At the same time, the pressure increases, reaching an average of 1021.7mb. The mild weather conditions, void of any snowfall, make May an excellent time to enjoy the serene outdoors of Hermon.

Temperature

Hermon's May average high-temperature settles at a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) in Hermon.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Hermon, during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:20 SAST.

Sunshine

In Hermon, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hermon. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Hermon in May has an average high-temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Hermon, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

In Hermon, in May, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

In Hermon, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

In Hermon, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

The average day length in May in Hermon is 10h and 38min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:20 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hermon.

In Hermon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in May: 18.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in May: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in May: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Hermon, Lesotho

  • 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).