May weather forecast
Cortés, Honduras

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Cortés, Honduras, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

Cortés starts May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), a minor shift from April's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Cortés registers a consistent average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) during May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. 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 is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cortés, in May, during 24.7 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cortés, during the entire year, the rain falls for 299.7 days and collects up to 1707mm (67.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cortés, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.