May weather forecast
Juigalpa, Nicaragua

May is characterized by a significant increase in rainfall, suggesting the beginning of the rainy season. With the highest annual rainfall standing at 192mm (7.56") across roughly 26.8 days, May is the wettest month of the year despite a slight dip in temperature. The temperatures record a spread between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F) which indicates a little respite from the April's intense heat. As we transition into June, rainfall continues to pour heavily. The noticeable change in weather conditions coincides with a decrease in sunshine hours, hinting at an even wetter June.

Temperature

May's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), hardly different from the previous month. During May, Juigalpa's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Juigalpa, Nicaragua, is 73%.

Rainfall

In Juigalpa, in May, during 26.8 rainfall days, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 252.3 rainfall days, and 1155mm (45.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Juigalpa, Nicaragua, is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:02 CST.

Sunshine

In Juigalpa, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Juigalpa are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.