Chile Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Chile experiences mild temperatures and relatively low levels of precipitation. The average daily temperature is around 12.4°C (54.3°F), with highs of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and lows of 6.2°C (43.1°F). There is an average of 0.35mm (0.01 in) of precipitation, with a 12.9% chance of rain on average. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 46.7%. May in Chile marks the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. As such, the country experiences a transition from the warmer temperatures of summer to the cooler temperatures of winter. In the central and southern regions of Chile, including Santiago and Patagonia, May brings cooler temperatures and an increase in rainfall.
What is the temperature in Chile in May?
Average air temperature in Chile is 12.4°C (54.3°F) in May. The outside temperature in Chile feels like 12.3°C (54.1°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 20.4°C (68.7°F) and feels like 20.2°C (68.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.2°C (43.1°F) which feels like 5.8°C (42.5°F).
How hot is Chile in May?
The hot temperature in May in Chile rises to 28.5°C (83.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 27 °C (80.6°F). The average maximum temp in Chile is 20.4°C (80.6°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Chile in May?
The coldest temp in Chile in May drops to 2°C (35.6°F) during the cold nights. With 16.7km/h (10.4mph) winds and 72% humidity it feels like 0.5°C (32.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.2°C (43.1°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Chile in May?
Yes, it rains for 4 days in Chile in May averaging 0.35 mm of precipitation. Chile has a 12.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Chile throughout May?
Chile has 0.35 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 4 days out of the entire month.
Is Chile windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Chile during May is 16.7km/h (10.4mph) and average windgust is 10.3km/h (6.4mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 29.5km/h (18.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Chile in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Chile.
What are the humidity levels in Chile in May?
The average humidity levels in Chile in May are 72%. Daily humidity levels in Chile range from 48% to 88.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Chile in May?
Chile has 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chile in May is at 7:27:22 and the sunset is at 17:51:06.
What is the cloud coverage in Chile in May?
Clouds cover 46.7% of the sky on average throughout May in Chile. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 95.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Chile?
The average UV index in Chile is 5.3 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 7.
What is the solar radiation in Chile in May?
The average solar radiation is 132.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chile during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 38.5 W/m2 to 187 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Chile?
The average solar energy during May in Chile is 11.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.3 MJ/m2, to 16.1 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Chile in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Chile in May.
What is the air pressure in Chile in May?
On average the air pressure in Chile in May is 1018.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1013.8 mb to 1023.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Chile in May?
The average daylight visibility in Chile in May is 8 km (5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 4.4 km (2.7 miles) to 10 km (6.2 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Chile in May?
The average dew point in Chile during May is 6.4°C (43.5°F).
Where is the data for Chile climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Chile in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- ARTURO MERINO BENITEZ INTERNATIONAL, CI
- QUINTA NORMAL, CI
- SCEL