May weather forecastChoró, Brazil

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Choró, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.2°C (86.4°F) and min 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Choró experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 30.5°C (86.9°F) in April. Choró experiences a mean temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) during May nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Choró, in May, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 125mm (4.92") of accumulated precipitation. In Choró, during the entire year, the rain falls for 203.7 days and collects up to 1151mm (45.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:30 -03.

Sunshine

In Choró, the average sunshine in May is 5.9h.

UV index

February through June, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Choró. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.