May weather forecastChalán, Colombia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chalán, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32°C (89.6°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

May brings a marginal elevation to a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) from April's 33.3°C (91.9°F) in Chalán's average high-temperatures. An average nighttime temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) is witnessed throughout May.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Chalán, in May, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 145mm (5.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Chalán, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.6 days and collects up to 1161mm (45.71") 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 05:44 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:18 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Chalán during May is 32°C (89.6°F) and the low-temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is calculated to be 45°C (113°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Chalán is 81%.

In May, the rain falls for 26.3 days. Throughout May, 145mm (5.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 34min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:18 -05.

In Chalán, Colombia, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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33.3°C

32°C

32.4°C

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Average wind speed

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7km/h

6.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

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5.5

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average high temperature in May: 32°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (35.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (30.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 24.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average pressure in May: 1009.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1009.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and December (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average wind speed in May: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May, June, November and December (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average rainfall in May: 145mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (174mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average rainfall days in May: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average daylight in May: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average sunshine days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Chalán, Colombia

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (8km).