May weather forecastCaunao, Cuba

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Caunao, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May is a warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Throughout May, Caunao encounters an average temperature drop to a pleasant 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.4 days and accumulates 227mm (8.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Caunao, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 20:01 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.