May weather forecastSamamea, Samoa

May

Weather in May

There is a sharp decrease in rainfall in May, marking the onset of drier times in Samamea. The daylight is scaled down further ushering in slightly darker and cooler days. Humidity is on a high note and the air isn't as dry as it appears. Winds retain their vitality and keep the environment breathable. May is a transition from the sprightly spring season to the much sober middle months of the calendar.

Temperature

May records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. During the May nights, Samamea's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still warm 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is computed to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout May, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Samamea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.7 days and collects up to 1490mm (58.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:04 +13.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

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

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Samamea, the average high-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Samamea is 77%.

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

In May, the average day length 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 06:43 and sunset at 18:04 +13.

In Samamea, 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 Samamea, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, Samoa

Average rainfall in May: 118mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (175mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (73mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Samamea, Samoa

Average rainfall days in May: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (22.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (18.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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
Samamea, 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).