Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), hardly diverging from April's 24.9°C (76.8°F). Contrary to the day's heat, an average low-temperature of 12.7°C (54.9°F) is recorded during the nights in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.Rainfall
May is the last month it rains. During 5.7 rainfall days, in May, Chingola aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 1148mm (45.2") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:49 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.5h.UV index
January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average high temperature in May: 25.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (24.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (10.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average rainfall in May: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (247mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 3min
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 3min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (0.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Chingola, 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, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Chingola, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in May: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Chingola, 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 and March (6km).
Chingola, Zambia
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