Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
As May arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from 35.1°C (95.2°F) in April to a still sweltering 38.3°C (100.9°F). Choum notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout May, with an average nighttime temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 17%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
Months with rainfall are May through December. May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 1.8 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Choum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 25.2 days and collects up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 10min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
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When are sunrise and sunset in May?
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How many hours of sunshine does Choum have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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
Choum, 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).
