May weather forecast
Sophie, French Guiana

May, the last month of the spring in Sophie, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), maintaining the same climate as April. An average low-temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Sophie, French Guiana, during May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Sophie 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 in Sophie is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, in Sophie, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:41 -03.

Sunshine

In Sophie, the average sunshine in May is 5.1h.

UV index

In Sophie, French Guiana, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.