May weather forecastChifubu, Zambia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Chifubu, Zambia, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.3°C (54.1°F) and max 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of May shows an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F), indicating a slight variance from April's 25.8°C (78.4°F). May witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 5.1 rainfall days, in May, Chifubu aggregates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Chifubu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 743mm (29.25") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:45 CAT.

Sunshine

In Chifubu, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Chifubu, is 25.7°C (78.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 12.3°C (54.1°F).

In Chifubu, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

May is the last month it rains. During 5.1 rainfall days, in May, Chifubu aggregates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 31min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:45 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Chifubu, Zambia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).