May weather forecast
Jinotepe, Nicaragua

May signifies the onset of the wet season in Jinotepe. The city sees the highest rainfall record of 236mm (9.29") for the year, spread across most of the month. As a result, the amount of sunshine experiences a significant decrease. Nonetheless, daylight hours are at their longest, suggesting late sunsets. The weather becomes relatively cooler, coupled with high humidity, which gives a moist feel to the air.

Temperature

On the advent of May, Jinotepe's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F) from April's 33.5°C (92.3°F). Throughout the month of May, Jinotepe witnesses an average temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Jinotepe is 71%.

Rainfall

In Jinotepe, in May, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 236mm (9.29") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193.6 rainfall days, and 1354mm (53.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:05 CST.

Sunshine

In Jinotepe, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Jinotepe are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Jinotepe are January through December, 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.