May weather forecast
Azua, Dominican Republic

May in Azua marks the switch towards the year's hotter and wetter season in full force. This period accentuates high humidity, increased temperatures, and notable rainfall, painting a vigorous portrait of summer in the city. May witnesses a dramatic peak in rainfall, marking a notable shift from 82mm (3.23") in April to 50mm (1.97"). As the sun beams down with greater intensity, the air swirls with a distinctive mixture of warmth and precipitation. As June makes its presence known and May concluedes its chapter, the residents of Azua prepare to fully embrace the potent character of the Dominican summer.

Temperature

The advent of May observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), nearly identical to April's 27.8°C (82°F). May nights in Azua are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). With ongoing exposure and activity, one might experience weariness, and heat cramps could ensue.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Azua is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 23.9 days. Throughout May, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Azua, Dominican Republic, there are 214.4 rainfall days, and 598mm (23.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Azua, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Azua, Dominican Republic, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:15 AST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Azua is 9.2h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Azua. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.