May weather forecastMedia Luna, Cuba

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Media Luna, Cuba, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. In May, Media Luna records an average nighttime temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Media Luna, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Media Luna, in May, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 216.6 rainfall days, and 605mm (23.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Media Luna, Cuba, is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:45 CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Media Luna is 10.8h.

UV index

March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Media Luna. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.