May weather forecastMaracajaú, Brazil

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Maracajaú, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), not significantly different from the 31.3°C (88.3°F) of April. Nighttime temperatures in May average to a moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Maracajaú, Brazil, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. In Maracajaú, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.7 days and collects up to 414mm (16.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Maracajaú is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 17:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:13 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Maracajaú is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.