May weather forecastChipata, Zambia
May
Weather in May
May presents a much different weather profile than the preceding months in Chipata, Zambia. The town enjoys drier and cooler weather, with considerably less rainfall and a noticeable drop in the temperature range. Its weather pattern is consistent with that of June, although June becomes even drier. The transition into the dry season takes a firm hold in May, with an exceptional reduction in rainfall to merely 7mm (0.28") from 36mm (1.42") in April. With an average relative humidity of 72%, it contributes to much drier and sunnier days throughout the month.Temperature
The shift into May uncovers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), subtly different from the previous month. Chipata experiences a consistent average temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) throughout the nights in May.Humidity
In Chipata, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.Rainfall
In Chipata, Zambia, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 873mm (34.37") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Chipata is 11h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:28 CAT.
Sunshine
In Chipata, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average high temperature in May: 25.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (24.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average wind speed in May: 10.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).
Average rainfall in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average rainfall in May: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chipata, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in May: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Chipata, 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, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Chipata, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in May: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in May
Chipata, 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).
