May weather forecast
Oruro, Bolivia

May continues the trend of declining rainfall in Oruro, Bolivia, reaching as low as 5mm (0.2"), achieving a nearly waterless status. Along with this minimal precipitation, nights become significantly cooler, accentuating the city's semi-arid climate. Daylight hours reduce further but remain balanced with the number of sunshine hours, effectively keeping the city well-lit throughout the month. Importantly, the UV Index also starts to decline, offering people some relief from the intense sun. Thus, in May, Oruro's weather paints a picture of an arid city accompanied by shorter but brighter days.

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still refreshing 16°C (60.8°F), identical to the previous month. Despite a significant deviation from daily highs, May sees an average nighttime temperature of -3°C (26.6°F) in Oruro.

Rainfall

In Oruro, Bolivia, in May, during 1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73 rainfall days, and 392mm (15.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oruro, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of May in Oruro, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:59 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Oruro, Bolivia, is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Oruro is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 10 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected skin can be damaged and can burn quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.