May weather forecastPerico, Cuba

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Perico, Cuba, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

As Perico welcomes May, the average high-temperature records at a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Perico experiences an average nighttime temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Perico, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Perico, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Perico, Cuba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181 days and collects up to 640mm (25.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Perico is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Perico, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 20:05 CDT.

Sunshine

In Perico, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Perico, Cuba, are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.