May weather forecastMabay, Cuba

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Mabay, Cuba, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

May's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F) from April's 31.8°C (89.2°F). In Mabay, an average temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) is noted during May nights.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 23.9 days. Throughout May, 111mm (4.37") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 230.7 rainfall days, and 742mm (29.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mabay, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:43 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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.