May weather forecast
Silver Creek, Belize

May carries forward April’s heat into Silver Creek, Belize, maintaining the climate’s warm disposition. The extended daylight hours of summer make for fruitfully long days, encouraging an all-day outdoor experience. Evenings bring relatively cool winds, offering a welcome break from the daytime heat. However, with its ever-present chance of rain, proper rain gear is an essential part of one's luggage for a visit in May. It registers the highest rainfall of the year, with 105mm (4.13"), signaling the onset of the rainy season.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature in Silver Creek rests at a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. 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 cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Silver Creek, Belize, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Silver Creek, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is accumulated. In Silver Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.1 days and collects up to 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of May, in Silver Creek, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Silver Creek is 10.4h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Silver Creek, Belize. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.