May weather forecastLos Coquitos, Cuba
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Los Coquitos, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30°C (86°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).Temperature
Los Coquitos records an average high-temperature of a hot 30°C (86°F) in May, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Los Coquitos's average low-temperature is measured at an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F) during May.Heat index
The heat index for May is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical 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.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.
Humidity
In Los Coquitos, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 75mm (2.95") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Los Coquitos is 13h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:38 CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Los Coquitos are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average high temperature in May: 30°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 21.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (19.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average pressure in May: 1014.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average rainfall in May: 75mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (75mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (15mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average cloud cover in May: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in May
Los Coquitos, Cuba
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
