May weather forecastParnarama, Brazil

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another tropical month in Parnarama, Brazil, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

Parnarama's lowest temperatures tend to occur in April and May, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Parnarama is 78%.

Rainfall

In Parnarama, in May, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation. In Parnarama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.4 days and collects up to 1348mm (53.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Parnarama is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of May, in Parnarama, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:44 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.