May weather forecastManingrida, Australia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Maningrida, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), differing minimally from April's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Maningrida experiences a mean low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) during May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Maningrida, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Maningrida, in May, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 1024mm (40.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Maningrida, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Maningrida, Australia, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:14 pm ACST.

Sunshine

In Maningrida, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Maningrida. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.