May weather forecastPlaya Larga, Cuba

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Playa Larga, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32°C (89.6°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), nearly matching the April temperature. Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is experienced.

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 especially vital to 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. 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. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Playa Larga, Cuba, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Playa Larga, in May, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Playa Larga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.3 days and collects up to 854mm (33.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Playa Larga is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 20:04 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.