May weather forecastChibombo, Zambia
May
Weather in May
May presents an even drier face of the year in Chibombo, Zambia. A noteworthy event during this month is that rainfall plummets to a mere 2mm (0.08"), highlighting the impressive dryness. Dominated by clear skies, May unfurls captivating sunny days and a soothing atmosphere. While the lack of humidity can feel intense, timely winds often escort coolness. Overall, May engulfs Chibombo in a unique weather experience.Temperature
Upon the onset of May, Chibombo witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.7°C (76.5°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Chibombo experiences an average low-temperature reading of 12.9°C (55.2°F) throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 68%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout May, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chibombo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.4 days and collects up to 763mm (30.04") of precipitation.Daylight
In Chibombo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.UV index
January, February, April through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Chibombo. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Average temperature in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average high temperature in May: 24.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average pressure in May: 1017.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average humidity in May: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).
Average rainfall in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average rainfall in May: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (206mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in May: 27.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).
Average UV index in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in May: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Chibombo, Zambia
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (7km).
