May weather forecastVentanas, Ecuador

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Ventanas, Ecuador, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°C (84°F) and 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. In May, Ventanas records an average nighttime temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Ventanas, during May, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation. In Ventanas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 296.9 days and collects up to 2322mm (91.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Ventanas, in May, the average high-temperature is 28.9°C (84°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°C (70.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 89%, May is the most humid month.

In Ventanas, the average relative humidity in May is 89%.

In Ventanas, in May, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 213mm (8.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 3min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:16 -05.

The average sunshine duration in May is 5h.

February through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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29.6°C

28.9°C

28.5°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average high temperature in May: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (28.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average wind speed in May: 4.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (6.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average humidity in May: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average rainfall in May: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (487mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (42mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in May: 28.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (15.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ventanas, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in May: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (0.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in May: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in May
Ventanas, Ecuador

Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and May (7km).