May weather forecast
Cerro de Pasco, Peru

May

Weather in May

As May approaches, Cerro de Pasco welcomes lower precipitation and lesser snowfall. Despite this drop, cold weather continues to dominate with modest changes in temperature. The slight rise in the quantity of daily sunshine indicates the slow return of warmer, sunnier days. Winds remain steady, keeping up the chilly feel in the air. Over the course of this month, the weather retains a cool ambiance paired with a relatively drier outlook.

Temperature

At the onset of May, Cerro de Pasco records an average high-temperature of a still cool 12°C (53.6°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In May, Cerro de Pasco encounters an average low-temperature of 2.1°C (35.8°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Cerro de Pasco, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout May, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cerro de Pasco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.7 days and collects up to 1106mm (43.54") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Cerro de Pasco, in May, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 56mm (2.2") of snow. In Cerro de Pasco, Peru, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.8 days and aggregates up to 809mm (31.85") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of May, in Cerro de Pasco, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:49 -05.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Cerro de Pasco, records 12°C (53.6°F), while the low-temperature is 2.1°C (35.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 18.9 days. Throughout May, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Cerro de Pasco in May?
In Cerro de Pasco, during May, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 11h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May in Cerro de Pasco, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:49 -05.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In Cerro de Pasco, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average temperature in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average high temperature in May: 12°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (13.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average pressure in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average wind speed in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average humidity in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average rainfall in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average rainfall in May: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (176mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average rainfall days in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average snowfall in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average snowfall in May: 56mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (137mm).
The month with the least snowfall is June (19mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average snowfall days in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average snowfall days in May: 7.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and August (9.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is November (5.5 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average sunshine days in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average UV index in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average cloud cover in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May - Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Average visibility in May
Cerro de Pasco, Peru
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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