May weather forecast
Pivijay, Colombia

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Pivijay, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 35.5°C (95.9°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

Pivijay records a slight change with May's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still very hot 35.5°C (95.9°F) from April's 37.4°C (99.3°F). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a warm 24.7°C (76.5°F) in May.

Heat index

May's heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pivijay, there are 134.6 rainfall days, and 461mm (18.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pivijay, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:17 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pivijay, Colombia, are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.