May weather forecastSão Luís do Quitunde, Brazil

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in São Luís do Quitunde, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°C (84°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

São Luís do Quitunde experiences a minor change to a moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) in average high-temperature during May, closely reflecting April. The month of May records an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) in São Luís do Quitunde.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. 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 especially vital to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In São Luís do Quitunde, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In São Luís do Quitunde, during May, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. In São Luís do Quitunde, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.6 days and collects up to 686mm (27.01") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of May, in São Luís do Quitunde, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:08 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in São Luís do Quitunde is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.