May weather forecast
Santa Cruz, Ecuador

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Santa Cruz, Ecuador, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°C (76.3°F) and max 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Santa Cruz's average high-temperature clocks in at a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Santa Cruz records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) in May, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Santa Cruz is 84%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz, during May, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, there are 66.6 rainfall days, and 150mm (5.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:01 -06.

Sunshine

In Santa Cruz, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, May through December, 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 average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Santa Cruz in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Santa Cruz, is 26°C (78.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24.6°C (76.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Santa Cruz?
In May, the average relative humidity in Santa Cruz, Ecuador, is 84%.
How much does it rain in Santa Cruz in May?
In Santa Cruz, Ecuador, in May, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Santa Cruz?
In Santa Cruz, the average day length in May is 12h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Santa Cruz?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, in Santa Cruz, Ecuador, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:01 -06.
How long on average sun shines in May in Santa Cruz?
In Santa Cruz, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz?
January, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz, Ecuador.
How high is the UV index in May in Santa Cruz?
In Santa Cruz, Ecuador, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average high temperature in May: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are September and October (20.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August, September and October (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average wind speed in May: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (48mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August, September, October and November (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and October (1.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Santa Cruz, Ecuador
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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