May Weather in Sonsonate

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Sonsonate, El Salvador, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 21°C (70°F). Typically, the humidity level in Sonsonate throughout May hovers around 59%.

21°C (70°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (79°F)

Average temperature

32°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

59%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Sonsonate averages 310 mm (12.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 28 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 45 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 5 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 32% probability of sunny days during this period.

310 mm (12.2 inches)

Precipitation

28 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 5 minutes

Sunshine hours

32%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Sonsonate reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 7 10 13 14 12 9 6 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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