May weather forecastParaíso do Tocantins, Brazil

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Paraíso do Tocantins, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

May's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), showing little deviation from April's 30.3°C (86.5°F). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, in Paraíso do Tocantins, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Paraíso do Tocantins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198 days and collects up to 907mm (35.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Paraíso do Tocantins, Brazil, is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:00 -03.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Paraíso do Tocantins.

UV index

February through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.