May weather forecast
Puerto Tierrabaja, Colombia

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Puerto Tierrabaja, Colombia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

At the start of May, Puerto Tierrabaja's average high-temperature reaches a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), subtly different from the preceding month. Puerto Tierrabaja's May nights experience a subtle temperature dip to an average of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. 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. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Tierrabaja, during May, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation. In Puerto Tierrabaja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210.6 days and collects up to 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Puerto Tierrabaja, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.