May weather forecast
Canoa, Ecuador

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Canoa, Ecuador, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.7°C (71.1°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

As Canoa transitions into May, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), offering no variation from the preceding month. In May, in Canoa, the average low-temperature is an agreeable 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Canoa, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Canoa, in May, it is raining for 26 days, with typically 100mm (3.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 260.2 rainfall days, and 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of May in Canoa, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.4h.

UV index

January, April, May, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Canoa. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.