May weather forecast
Baramita, Guyana

May brings significant weather shifts, accentuating Baramita's real taste of an equatorial climate. The total rainfall notably shoots up to 92mm (3.62"), offering an intriguing juxtaposition to the preceding months' totals. Predictably, the surge in precipitation increases relative humidity levels to 82%, tying up with figures recorded earlier in January. Higher humidity levels and increased cloud cover could be a respite from the profuse heat. June waits just around the corner, carrying with it the highest rainfall volume for the first half of the year.

Temperature

During May, the average high-temperature is a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. The average temperature during May nights in Baramita is registered at a pleasant 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 24.8 days. Throughout May, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 300.7 rainfall days, and 1069mm (42.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Baramita, Guyana, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:15 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Baramita is 7.6h.

UV index

In Baramita, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.