May weather forecastPoutasi, Samoa

May

Weather in May

Poutasi in May continues the overall warm and moderately rainy trend of the preceding months. As May progresses, there is a small downtick in temperatures, yet the humidity remains near consistent with April. The amount of sunshine per day is comparably lower than in the previous month. Yet, the significant feature of May's weather is the rainfall, which increases to 118mm (4.65"). The transition to June brings about an increase in humidity and wind speed, along with a marginal rise in rainfall.

Temperature

Poutasi sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Night temperatures during May experience a slight downturn, averaging a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If one persists in activity during exposure, it could induce weariness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

In Poutasi, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Poutasi, in May, during 22.5 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 246.7 rainfall days, and 1451mm (57.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Poutasi, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:05 +13.

Sunshine

In Poutasi, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Poutasi are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During May, Poutasi experiences an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Poutasi, Samoa, is 77%.

In Poutasi, in May, during 22.5 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Poutasi, the average day length in May is 11h and 28min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:05 +13.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Poutasi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

28.7°C

28.3°C

27.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.8km/h

19.2km/h

24.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.3

3.8

2.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 27°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (27.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (26°C).

Average pressure in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average pressure in May: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average wind speed in May: 18.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (14.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average rainfall in May: 118mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (57mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average rainfall days in May: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (18.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average daylight in May: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average sunshine days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (2.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Poutasi, Samoa

Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Poutasi, Samoa

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).