May weather forecast
Picoazá, Ecuador

May, the last month of the autumn in Picoazá, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

Picoazá's highest average temperatures are recorded in April and May, reaching a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Picoazá, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Picoazá, there are 185.1 rainfall days, and 544mm (21.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Picoazá is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Picoazá is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Picoazá. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.