May weather forecastAl-Jawf, Libya

May

Weather in May

As summer takes full effect in May, Al-Jawf experiences the highest temperatures of the year. The mercury reaches up to a toasty 36.1°C (97°F), creating an intense environment for both residents and visitors. The city undergoes a noticeable switch from the breezy months to the beginnings of scorching heat. Despite the soaring temperatures, remarkably, this month sees the arrival of a sporadic 2mm (0.08") of rainfall. The overall atmosphere remains arid, accentuated by the prevalent summer heat.

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F) in April to a sweltering 36.1°C (97°F). In Al-Jawf, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 22.7°C (72.9°F) in May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 17%.

Rainfall

May is the only month when the rain falls. May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:10 EET.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 12.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 36.1°C (97°F) and the low-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F).

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 17%, are the least humid months.

In Al-Jawf, the average relative humidity in May is 17%.

The month with the most rainfall in Al-Jawf is May, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 1 rainfall days, it receives 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 13h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, in Al-Jawf, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 19:10 EET.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 12.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average high temperature in May: 36.1°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (38.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (16.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and November (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average humidity in May: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average rainfall in May: 2mm

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

Average rainfall days in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (1.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average sunshine days in May: 29.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (27.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 10).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Al-Jawf, Libya

  • 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).