May weather forecast
Brejo Grande, Brazil

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Brejo Grande, Brazil, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°C and 29.3°C.

Temperature

Brejo Grande's May showcases an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C, hardly distinct from April's 30.9°C. In Brejo Grande, the May nights cool down to an average low of 22.6°C.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C. Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the 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. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Brejo Grande, Brazil, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Brejo Grande, in May, it is raining for 21.4 days, with typically 66mm of accumulated precipitation. In Brejo Grande, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.9 days and collects up to 509mm of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Brejo Grande is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:14. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:10 -03.

Sunshine

In Brejo Grande, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.