May weather forecast
El Pinalito, Guatemala

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in El Pinalito, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°C (88.9°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to an agreeable 20.2°C (68.4°F) in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, in El Pinalito, the rain falls for 21.6 days. Throughout May, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated. In El Pinalito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194.5 days and collects up to 669mm (26.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in El Pinalito is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.