May weather forecastJerez, Guatemala

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Jerez's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), subtly shifts from April's 32.6°C (90.7°F). Jerez's average low-temperature is measured at a pleasant 21.7°C (71.1°F) during May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. 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.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Jerez, Guatemala, in May, during 24.2 rainfall days, 156mm (6.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Jerez, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.5 days and collects up to 865mm (34.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Jerez, is 30.9°C (87.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 21.7°C (71.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

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

In Jerez, in May, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 47min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, in Jerez, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Jerez is 10.8h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Jerez is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

32.6°C

30.9°C

29°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.7km/h

6.3km/h

5.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.7

6.2

5.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average high temperature in May: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (28.1°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average pressure in May: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average wind speed in May: 5.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average rainfall in May: 156mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in May: 24.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in May: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Jerez, Guatemala

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, August, September and October (8km).