May weather forecastSamatau, Samoa

May

Weather in May

Moving into May, the people of Samatau prepare for marginally cooler weather and slightly more rainfall. This change of weather gives the month a refreshing vibe, perfect for a walk along the Samatau beaches. Vibrant greenery comes alive, nourished by the steady showers, making May an attractive month for nature lovers. Despite the earlier sunset, because daylight hours keep reducing, it doesn't hinder Samatau's vibrant night life from thriving. Here, the lowest recorded temperatures for the year begin to surface, dropping to an average of 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. Samatau, during May nights, experiences a subtle shift to a low average of 27°C (80.6°F) from the day's heat.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:06 +13.

Sunshine

In Samatau, Samoa, 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. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Samatau experiences an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is appraised at 32°C (89.6°F).

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

In Samatau, during May, the rain falls for 22.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:06 +13.

The average sunshine duration in May in Samatau is 8h.

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

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

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

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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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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
Samatau, 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).