May weather forecastLimonal, Costa Rica

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Limonal, Costa Rica, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), showing little deviation from April. Limonal experiences an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F) during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Limonal, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Limonal, in May, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 175mm (6.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Limonal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.6 days and collects up to 1456mm (57.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 17:58 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Limonal, records 30.7°C (87.3°F), while the low-temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In May, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 175mm (6.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 36min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 17:58 CST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average high temperature in May: 30.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average pressure in May: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average rainfall in May: 175mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (330mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average rainfall days in May: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • 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
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Limonal, Costa Rica

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).