May weather forecastAmbatosia, Madagascar

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Ambatosia, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°C (86°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a still hot 30°C (86°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. May in Ambatosia sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ambatosia is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ambatosia, in May, during 11.3 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ambatosia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.2 days and collects up to 1328mm (52.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ambatosia, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:22 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

In Ambatosia, 30°C (86°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°C (72.1°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 36°C (96.8°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Ambatosia, Madagascar, is 73%.

In May, in Ambatosia, Madagascar, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 26min.

On the first day of May in Ambatosia, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:22 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in May: 30°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2km/h

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

Average humidity in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in May: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (399mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Ambatosia, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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