May weather forecastMaissade, Haiti
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Maissade, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31°C (87.8°F) and 20.2°C (68.4°F).Temperature
Maissade ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F) is recorded in Maissade.Heat index
The heat index value for May is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.
Humidity
In Maissade, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.8 days and accumulates 107mm (4.21") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Maissade is 13h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:22 EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average high temperature in May: 31°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 20.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average pressure in May: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (6.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March, April, June and July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average rainfall in May: 107mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average rainfall days in May: 22.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average cloud cover in May: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in May
Maissade, Haiti
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October, November and December (8km).
