May weather forecast
Los Amates, Guatemala

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Los Amates, Guatemala, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.2°C (68.4°F) and max 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), hardly diverging from April's 32.3°C (90.1°F). During the month of May, Los Amates's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Los Amates is 73%.

Rainfall

In Los Amates, in May, during 21.6 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Los Amates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.9 days and collects up to 636mm (25.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of May, in Los Amates, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:23 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Los Amates is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.