May weather forecast
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Salamaua, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average low of 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

Salamaua's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly shifts from April's 26.6°C (79.9°F). An average temperature of 20°C (68°F) is recorded in Salamaua, Papua New Guinea, during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Salamaua is 80%.

Rainfall

In Salamaua, in May, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 104mm (4.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Salamaua, Papua New Guinea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 281.5 days and collects up to 1518mm (59.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Salamaua is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:01 +10.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Salamaua. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Salamaua?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Salamaua, is 25.8°C (78.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 20°C (68°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Salamaua?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Salamaua in May?

In May, in Salamaua, the rain falls for 23.3 days. Throughout May, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Salamaua?

In May, the average day length in Salamaua, Papua New Guinea, is 11h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Salamaua?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, in Salamaua, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:01 +10.

How long on average sun shines in May in Salamaua?

In Salamaua, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Salamaua?

The months with the highest UV index in Salamaua are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Salamaua?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Salamaua is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average temperature in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 20°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (21.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (18.4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average pressure in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1008.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average wind speed in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.8km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average humidity in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall in May: 104mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (181mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (101mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average rainfall days in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (21.5 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average sunshine days in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (7.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average UV index in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average cloud cover in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in May
Salamaua, Papua New Guinea

Average visibility in May - Salamaua, Papua New Guinea
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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