May weather forecastSamayac, Guatemala

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Samayac, Guatemala, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°C (86°F) and 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May notes a subtle temperature variation to a still tropical 30°C (86°F) from April's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Samayac, in the month of May, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Samayac is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 26.4 days and typically aggregates up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Samayac, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:31 CST.

Sunshine

In Samayac, the average sunshine in May is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Feb 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Samayac, 30°C (86°F) is the average high-temperature and 20.5°C (68.9°F) is the average low-temperature during May. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 36°C (96.8°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Samayac is 74%.

The month with the most rainfall in Samayac, Guatemala, is May, when the rain falls for 26.4 days and typically aggregates up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.

In Samayac, Guatemala, in May, during 26.4 rainfall days, 274mm (10.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of May in Samayac, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:31 CST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Samayac, Guatemala, is 10.8h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Samayac, Guatemala.

The months with the lowest UV index in Samayac, Guatemala, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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

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Jun

Average high temperature

31.3°C

30°C

29.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.6km/h

5.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.8

2.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average high temperature in May: 30°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (28.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 20.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average pressure in May: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average wind speed in May: 5.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average rainfall in May: 274mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (274mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in May: 26.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (27.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in May: 2.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Samayac, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Samayac, 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 May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).