May weather forecast
Gualala, Honduras

May, the last month of the spring in Gualala, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average high of 32.2°C (90°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), showing little deviation from April. Throughout the month of May, Gualala observes an average nighttime temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is computed to be a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gualala, in May, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 138mm (5.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.3 rainfall days, and 1266mm (49.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gualala is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Gualala. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.