May weather forecast
Acajutiba, Brazil

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Acajutiba, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

May records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In Acajutiba, the expected average low-temperature for May is a pleasant 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Acajutiba is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Acajutiba is May, when the rain falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Acajutiba, Brazil, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:14 -03.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.