May weather forecastPojuca, Brazil

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Pojuca, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.9°C (69.6°F) and max 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

Pojuca marks the start of May with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from April's 30.3°C (86.5°F). During May nights, Pojuca records an average temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months in Pojuca.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 93mm (3.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Pojuca is 11h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Pojuca, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:14 -03.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Pojuca, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Pojuca, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 20.9°C (69.6°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Pojuca, Brazil.

In May, the average relative humidity is 86%.

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 93mm (3.66") of precipitation.

In Pojuca, Brazil, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Pojuca, Brazil, is 11h and 32min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, in Pojuca, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:14 -03.

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Pojuca, Brazil.

The average sunshine duration in May in Pojuca is 6.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pojuca, Brazil, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (22.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and December (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in May: 93mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in May: 24.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (14.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in May: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (3.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Pojuca, Brazil

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The month with the highest visibility is February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July and August (7km).