May weather forecast
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia

May

Weather in May

May in Ash Shafa is characterized by considerably heated conditions as this month witnesses a whopping average high temperature of 32.1°C (89.8°F). With the onset of peak summer, outdoor activities dwindle in momentum, and the city gears up to brace the heat. Despite the soaring temperatures, the significantly low humidity keeps the atmosphere in check, preventing it from turning unpleasantly muggy. Rainfall during this month records some of the lowest values for the year. The sweltering conditions of May mark the beginning of the stringent Saudi Arabian summer.

Temperature

Ash Shafa's transition into May is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) in April to a tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F). An average low-temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) is recorded in the month of May in Ash Shafa.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 28%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are April and May, with an average 31mm (1.22") of rainfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:56 +03.

Sunshine

In Ash Shafa, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Ash Shafa in May?
During May, Ash Shafa experiences an average high-temperature of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low-temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Ash Shafa?
In May, the average relative humidity in Ash Shafa is 28%.
What is the rainiest month in Ash Shafa?
The wettest months in Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia, are April and May, with an average 31mm (1.22") of rainfall.
How much does it rain in Ash Shafa in May?
In Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia, in May, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Ash Shafa have in May?
In May, the average day length in Ash Shafa is 13h and 8min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ash Shafa?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, in Ash Shafa, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:56 +03.
How many hours of sunshine does Ash Shafa have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia, is 11.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Ash Shafa?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ash Shafa is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average high temperature in May: 32.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (34.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 21.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average humidity in May: 28%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average rainfall in May: 31mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and June (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Ash Shafa, Saudi Arabia
  • 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).

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