May weather forecastShamva, Zimbabwe
May
Weather in May
May's weather brings a pronounced change in Shamva, Zimbabwe, with the temperature dropping comfortably. The rainfall is markedly reduced to a mere 6mm (0.24"), marking the onset of the dry season. As the days pass by, residents notice the decrease in daylight hours. Despite these changes, balmy winds continue to whip through Shamva. Clear skies dominate the month, accompanied by a lower UV index for safer outdoor activities.Temperature
With the advent of May, Shamva experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Shamva's average low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) in May reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Shamva is 67%.Rainfall
In Shamva, during May, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Shamva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 700mm (27.56") of precipitation.Daylight
In Shamva, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.
Sunshine
May through August, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average high temperature in May: 25.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average pressure in May: 1019mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (5.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).
Average rainfall in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall in May: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (194mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- 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 April, May, June and July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- Average cloud cover in May: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe
- 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 (8km).
