May weather forecastCojímar, Cuba

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cojímar, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°C (88°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

As Cojímar welcomes May, the average high-temperature records at a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. During May, Cojímar sees a mean low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Cojímar, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Cojímar, in May, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cojímar, there are 204.8 rainfall days, and 802mm (31.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cojímar, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 20:10 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cojímar. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.