May weather forecastViçosa do Ceará, Brazil

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Viçosa do Ceará, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), hardly deviating from April. The mean low-temperature during May nights in Viçosa do Ceará is an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Viçosa do Ceará is 83%.

Rainfall

In Viçosa do Ceará, in May, during 26.3 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Viçosa do Ceará, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206 days and collects up to 1061mm (41.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of May, in Viçosa do Ceará, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:40 -03.

Sunshine

In Viçosa do Ceará, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Viçosa do Ceará, Brazil, are January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.