May weather forecast
Tomar do Geru, Brazil

May, the last month of the autumn in Tomar do Geru, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°C (84.7°F) and min 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

Tomar do Geru's average high-temperature in May is a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 31.1°C (88°F) of April. In Tomar do Geru, the average low-temperature during the month of May is an agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Tomar do Geru is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of May, in Tomar do Geru, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:14 -03.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year in Tomar do Geru, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Tomar do Geru, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.