May weather forecastAracataca, Colombia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Aracataca, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), showing little deviation from April. In Aracataca, the average nighttime temperature during May is an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Aracataca, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout May, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Aracataca, there are 188.3 rainfall days, and 736mm (28.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Aracataca, Colombia, is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of May, in Aracataca, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:15 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April and May, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.