May weather forecast
Puerto Colombia, Colombia

May brings the most rainfall to Puerto Colombia, with a heavy downpour of 127mm (5") within the month. The wind also slows significantly to 11.5km/h (7.1mph), offering scarce reprieve from the humidity and high temperatures between 26.3°C (79.3°F) to 31.8°C (89.2°F). However, the sea gradually warms up to 27.9°C (82.2°F), providing an ideal opportunity for water activities. With increasingly longer days of 12.6 hours and 10.9 hours of sunshine, May is resplendently verdant, courtesy of the frequent showers.

Temperature

Puerto Colombia, Colombia, in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), indicating a slight variation from April's 32.4°C (90.3°F). Puerto Colombia, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Puerto Colombia is 77%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Colombia, in May, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. In Puerto Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 1010mm (39.76") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Puerto Colombia, Colombia, in May, the average water temperature is 27.9°C (82.2°F).
Note: Water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable even during extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Puerto Colombia, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:19 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Puerto Colombia are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Heads up! Sand and water reflection magnifies the UV exposure from the Sun.