May weather forecastBoca do Acre, Brazil

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Boca do Acre, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

May signals a high temperature of a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing little variation from April. Boca do Acre records an average nighttime low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) in May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, in Boca do Acre, the rain falls for 20.6 days. Throughout May, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Boca do Acre, Brazil, there are 233.4 rainfall days, and 1251mm (49.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Boca do Acre, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Boca do Acre, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:16 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Boca do Acre is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.