May weather forecastPalcamayo, Peru

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Palcamayo, is another cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.8°C (37°F) and an average high of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

In the transition from April to May, Palcamayo reports an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.1°C (53.8°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Palcamayo observes an average low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In Palcamayo, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palcamayo, there are 210.9 rainfall days, and 836mm (32.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palcamayo are January through December. In Palcamayo, in May, during 3.5 snowfall days, 15mm (0.59") of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palcamayo, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 230mm (9.06") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Palcamayo is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Palcamayo, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:46 -05.

Sunshine

May and August, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Palcamayo are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Palcamayo vary between a high-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F) and a low-temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Palcamayo, Peru, is 74%.

In May, in Palcamayo, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Palcamayo, Peru, during May, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of snow.

The average day length in May in Palcamayo, Peru, is 11h and 36min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, in Palcamayo, Peru, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:46 -05.

The months with the least sunshine in Palcamayo, Peru, are May and August, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Palcamayo, Peru, is 7.3h.

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Palcamayo, Peru.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Palcamayo, Peru, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (13°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (5.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (0.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average snowfall in May: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (49mm).
The month with the least snowfall is November (4mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (4.7 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is November (0.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (1.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Palcamayo, Peru

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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