May weather forecastPajonal, Ecuador

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Pajonal, Ecuador, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), hardly diverging from April's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Pajonal observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) during the month of May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for 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.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Pajonal, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pajonal, Ecuador, in May, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation. In Pajonal, Ecuador, during the entire year, the rain falls for 234.6 days and collects up to 1394mm (54.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pajonal is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, in Pajonal, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.