Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (71°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (86°F), while lows may dip to 15°C (59°F). Typically, the humidity level in Dire Dawa throughout May hovers around 58%.
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In May, Dire Dawa averages 149 mm (5.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 33 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 59 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 41% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Dire Dawa 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.
| 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 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 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 | ||||