May weather forecast
Mufulira, Zambia

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Weather in May

May witnesses more significant shifts in climate settings in Mufulira. It rains sparingly, and the relatively cold winds continue to increase in speed, enhancing the coolness in the atmosphere. The humidity level takes a sharp turn south, dropping dramatically from the previous months. The month’s longer days are complimented by an increase in sunlight and visibility.

Temperature

The onset of May brings with it an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.9°C (78.6°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Despite a significant disparity with daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) is recorded during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 5.3 rainfall days, in May, Mufulira aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Mufulira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 1056mm (41.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mufulira, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:47 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mufulira is 7.5h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mufulira in May?

In Mufulira, 25.9°C (78.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.8°C (55°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the last month it rains?

May is the last month it rains. During 5.3 rainfall days, in May, Mufulira aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Mufulira have in May?

In May, the average day length is 11h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, in Mufulira, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:47 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average temperature in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average pressure in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average pressure in May: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average wind speed in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average humidity in May - Mufulira, 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 (30%).

Average rainfall in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average rainfall in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (249mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mufulira, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (31 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (0.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average UV index in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • 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 January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average cloud cover in May - Mufulira, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Mufulira, Zambia

Average visibility in May - Mufulira, 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).

Mufulira, Zambia

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