May weather forecast
Yurimaguas, Peru

As Yurimaguas, Peru, approaches the mid-year mark in May, the weather tends to shift progressively. Warmer temperature, decreasing rainfall, and diminished cloud cover are salient features of May. The days are sunny, with daylight lasting for approximately 11.8 hours on average. Winds pass through the city, ensuring it doesn't get too sweltering. A noticeable drop in rainfall to 48mm (1.89") marks May as the driest month of the first half of the year.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Yurimaguas for May is a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Throughout May, Yurimaguas registers a consistent average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Yurimaguas, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Yurimaguas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.3 days and collects up to 746mm (29.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yurimaguas, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of May, in Yurimaguas, Peru, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:56 -05.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Yurimaguas are January, February, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.