May weather forecast
Sand Hill, Belize

The weather in May in Sand Hill sees a marked shift, with amplified temperatures and rainfall starting to peak. This shift follows the relatively mild and moderately wet month of April. The days get hotter, with temperatures soaring on most afternoons. The rise in temperature gets offset by an increase in nighttime rainfall. Though a tad hotter and wetter, this time of the year still proves an ideal time to savor the tropical estate.

Temperature

The unfolding of May in Sand Hill shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), indicating a slight variance from April's 30.3°C (86.5°F). During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) is observed in Sand Hill.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. 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. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Sand Hill is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sand Hill, in May, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sand Hill, there are 262.3 rainfall days, and 1335mm (52.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

Sunshine

In Sand Hill, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

March through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sand Hill. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.