May weather forecastTenório, Brazil

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Tenório, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.4°C (68.7°F) and max 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

May experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), barely different from April's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Tenório reports a consistent average low-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) throughout May nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Tenório, in May, during 19.3 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tenório, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.8 days and collects up to 433mm (17.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:19. On the last day of May, in Tenório, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:16 -03.

Sunshine

In Tenório, Brazil, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tenório are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.