May weather forecastIpixuna, Brazil

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is a hot month in Ipixuna, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°C (86.7°F) and min 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), hardly deviating from April. Ipixuna experiences a nighttime temperature average of 20.9°C (69.6°F) during May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ipixuna is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ipixuna, in May, during 19.8 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ipixuna, Brazil, there are 251.7 rainfall days, and 1194mm (47.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ipixuna is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:36 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ipixuna. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.