May weather forecastThomonde, Haiti

Weather in May

May starts heating up in Thomonde with the highest recorded average temperature for the year at 31°C (87.8°F). It also notes a substantial increase in rainfall with the total volume surging to 107mm (4.21"). This rainfall is scattered over 22.8 days, classifying May as one of the rainiest months of the year. Due to increased cloud percentage and rainfall, sunshine hours decrease. The town's tropical landscape starts flourishing with the intense mixture of warmth and rain.

Temperature

The shift into May finds Thomonde at an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely comparable to April's conditions. Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Thomonde dips to an average of 20.2°C (68.4°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Thomonde, 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

In May, the average length of the day in Thomonde is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 19:21 EDT.

Sunshine

In Thomonde, the average sunshine in May 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.