May weather forecastIngazeira, Brazil

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Ingazeira, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°C (68.9°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

May's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), subtly varied from April's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Ingazeira reports an average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated 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.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. 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 process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Ingazeira, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Ingazeira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.4 days and collects up to 401mm (15.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ingazeira, Brazil, is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:18 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are March through May, with an average of 8.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ingazeira are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 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. 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.