The last month of the autumn,
May, is also a hot month in
Mossoró,
Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°C (73°F) and max 32.3°C (90.1°F).
Temperature
Mossoró's coldest months,
April through
June, record an average high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F).
Heat index
The heat index for May is appraised at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F).
Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Mossoró is 76%.
Rainfall
In Mossoró, in May, 110mm (4.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 788mm (31.02") of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:22 -03.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7h.