May weather forecastMelena del Sur, Cuba

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Melena del Sur, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

As Melena del Sur steps into May, the average high-temperature holds at a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. The average temperature during May nights is registered at a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout May, 106mm (4.17") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Melena del Sur, there are 206.8 rainfall days, and 820mm (32.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:56. On the last day of May, in Melena del Sur, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 20:09 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Melena del Sur are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.