May weather forecast
Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.1°C (84.4°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Sabana Grande de Palenque records a mean low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Sabana Grande de Palenque, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Sabana Grande de Palenque, during May, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Sabana Grande de Palenque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 443mm (17.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic, is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of May in Sabana Grande de Palenque, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:13 AST.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic.

UV index

May through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.