May weather forecastSarab, Yemen

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sarab, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°C (77.9°F) and max 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

At the start of May, Sarab's average high-temperature reaches a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), subtly different from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) is recorded in the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Sarab, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In Sarab, in May, during 3.8 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 rainfall days, and 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sarab, Yemen, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:12 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 12.1h.

UV index

In Sarab, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 32.6°C (90.7°F) and the low-temperature is 25.5°C (77.9°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 58%.

In May, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sarab, the average day length in May is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:12 +03.

In Sarab, the average sunshine duration in May is 12.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average high temperature in May: 32.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (28.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (13mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (5.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (21.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are October and December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Sarab, Yemen

  • 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).