May weather forecast
Gurabo Arriba, Dominican Republic

May, the last month of the spring in Gurabo Arriba, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and an average high of 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Gurabo Arriba, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Gurabo Arriba, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gurabo Arriba, in May, during 20.1 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 208.6 rainfall days, and 628mm (24.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gurabo Arriba, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of May, in Gurabo Arriba, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:17 AST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Gurabo Arriba, Dominican Republic, is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Gurabo Arriba. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.