May weather forecast
Dégrad Claude, French Guiana

May, the last month of the spring in Dégrad Claude, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

May's climate reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), consistent with April. In Dégrad Claude, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Dégrad Claude, French Guiana, is May, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of May, in Dégrad Claude, French Guiana, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:38 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.