May weather forecastSierra Morena, Cuba
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Sierra Morena, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).Temperature
May observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), marking an insignificant difference from April's 28.8°C (83.8°F). Sierra Morena's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F).Heat index
For May, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.
Humidity
In Sierra Morena, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 102mm (4.02") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Sierra Morena is 13h and 15min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 20:03 CDT.
Sunshine
In Sierra Morena, the average sunshine in May is 10.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average high temperature in May: 29.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 23.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average pressure in May: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average wind speed in May: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average rainfall in May: 102mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (102mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (18mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average cloud cover in May: 31
The months with the most cloud cover are January, October and November (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Sierra Morena, Cuba
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
