May weather forecastSanta Mónica, Cuba

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Santa Mónica, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.1°C (73.6°F) and max 31.1°C (88°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Santa Mónica's average high-temperature clocks in at a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) is recorded in the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Santa Mónica, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Santa Mónica, Cuba, in May, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Mónica, there are 204.8 rainfall days, and 802mm (31.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Santa Mónica is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:56. On the last day of May, in Santa Mónica, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 20:10 CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Santa Mónica 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.