May weather forecast
El Valle, Dominican Republic

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in El Valle, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature ranging between min 22°C (71.6°F) and max 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in May for El Valle is a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), staying closely aligned with April's conditions. During the month of May, El Valle's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In El Valle, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In El Valle, during May, the rain falls for 25.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation. In El Valle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.7 days and collects up to 1060mm (41.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in El Valle, Dominican Republic, is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of May in El Valle, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:11 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Valle are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.