May weather forecastAstrea, Colombia

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Astrea, Colombia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Temperature

May begins with an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.4°C (92.1°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. During the month of May, Astrea anticipates a mean low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. 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 important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Astrea, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Astrea, in May, during 29.4 rainfall days, 227mm (8.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Astrea, Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.9 days and collects up to 1631mm (64.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:12 -05.

Sunshine

In Astrea, the average sunshine in May is 10.3h.

UV index

In Astrea, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.