May weather forecast
Puerto Salgar, Colombia

May, the last month of the spring in Puerto Salgar, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 19.1°C (66.4°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. During the May nights, an average temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F) is observed.

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Puerto Salgar, Colombia, is 71%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Salgar, Colombia, in May, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 215mm (8.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Puerto Salgar, there are 260.6 rainfall days, and 2308mm (90.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Puerto Salgar, Colombia, is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of May, in Puerto Salgar, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:08 -05.

Sunshine

In Puerto Salgar, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Puerto Salgar. The months with the lowest UV index in Puerto Salgar, Colombia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.