May weather forecastSoplaviento, Colombia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Soplaviento, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and an average low of 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

Soplaviento's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Soplaviento observes an average nighttime temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) during May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Soplaviento, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Soplaviento, during May, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 147mm (5.79") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Soplaviento, Colombia, there are 239.1 rainfall days, and 1062mm (41.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Soplaviento, Colombia, is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:19 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Soplaviento 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.