May weather forecastJipijapa, Ecuador

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Jipijapa, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

In Jipijapa, the months of April and May register the highest average temperatures, peaking at 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Jipijapa, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jipijapa, there are 185.1 rainfall days, and 544mm (21.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Jipijapa is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of May, in Jipijapa, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

Sunshine

In Jipijapa, the average sunshine in May is 6.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Jipijapa. The months with the lowest UV index in Jipijapa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

April and May represent the warmest period in Jipijapa, Ecuador, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

In May, in Jipijapa, the average high-temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°C (71.1°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 37°C (98.6°F).

In Jipijapa, Ecuador, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Jipijapa, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

In Jipijapa, Ecuador, the average day length in May is 12h and 4min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, in Jipijapa, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

The average sunshine duration in May in Jipijapa is 6.4h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Jipijapa, Ecuador.

The months with the lowest UV index in Jipijapa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Jipijapa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

29.8°C

29.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.9km/h

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8.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.8

12.2

18.3

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average high temperature in May: 29.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average pressure in May: 1011.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August, September and October (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (132mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (26.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 6h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (1 days).

Average UV index in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in May
Jipijapa, Ecuador

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (8km).