May weather forecastChama, Zambia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Chama, Zambia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average low of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), slightly deviating from April's 23.7°C (74.7°F). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In Chama, in May, during 9.1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 918mm (36.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Chama, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:30 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Chama, in May, the average high-temperature is 23.2°C (73.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 83%.

In Chama, in May, during 9.1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Chama, the average day length in May is 11h and 36min.

On the first day of May in Chama, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:30 CAT.

In Chama, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Chama, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium 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

23.7°C

23.2°C

22.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.6km/h

9.1km/h

9.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.6

17.4

20.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Chama, Zambia

Average high temperature in May: 23.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Chama, Zambia

Average pressure in May: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chama, Zambia

Average wind speed in May: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chama, Zambia

Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Chama, Zambia

Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (248mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chama, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chama, Zambia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chama, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Chama, Zambia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).