May weather forecastEl Coyol, Guatemala

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in El Coyol, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

El Coyol registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) at the commencement of May, closely related to the preceding month. In May, El Coyol encounters an average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) during the night.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In El Coyol, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In El Coyol, in May, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Coyol, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 865mm (34.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in El Coyol, Guatemala, is 10.8h.

UV index

January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in El Coyol. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.