May weather forecast
Chinguetti, Mauritania

May

Weather in May

In May, Chinguetti displays distinctive weather features, like the year's first deviation from the arid streak with a 3mm (0.12") of rainfall in contrast to the previous dry months. The transition to summer is embodied by the city's rising temperatures, increased daylight hours, and a slight dip in wind speed. The mercury continues to climb, frequently reaching 38.3°C (100.9°F) during the day. The relative humidity dips further, aligning with the city's climate being at its driest. Wind speed, too records a slight drop compared to the previous month.

Temperature

The beginning of May in Chinguetti signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a very hot 35.1°C (95.2°F) in April to a still fiery hot 38.3°C (100.9°F). Nighttime temperatures in Chinguetti exhibit a substantial dip from daytime highs during May, averaging at a warm 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Chinguetti, with an average relative humidity of 17%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are May through December. May is the first month it rains in Chinguetti. Throughout May, in the average 1.8 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Chinguetti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 25.2 days and collects up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chinguetti, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Chinguetti in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°C (100.9°F) and a low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).
What is the least humid month in Chinguetti?
With an average relative humidity of 17%, May is the least humid month in Chinguetti.
What is the average humidity in May in Chinguetti?
In Chinguetti, the average relative humidity in May is 17%.
When does it start to rain in Chinguetti?
May is the first month it rains in Chinguetti, Mauritania. Throughout May, in the average 1.8 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Chinguetti?
The average day length in May in Chinguetti, Mauritania, is 13h and 7min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Chinguetti?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.
What are the months with the most sunshine in Chinguetti?
May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Chinguetti.
How many hours of sunshine does Chinguetti have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Chinguetti, Mauritania, is 9.9h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Chinguetti?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Chinguetti is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average temperature in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in May: 38.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average pressure in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in May: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average wind speed in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average humidity in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in May: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (27%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (17%).

Average rainfall in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average rainfall in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (11mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and April (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average rainfall days in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (6.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average sunshine days in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (22.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average UV index in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average cloud cover in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in May: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May - Chinguetti, Mauritania
Average visibility in May
Chinguetti, Mauritania
  • 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).

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