May weather forecastChinda, Honduras

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chinda, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 32.2°C (90°F).

Temperature

May records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in May average to a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Chinda, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Chinda, during May, the rain falls for 25.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 138mm (5.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.3 rainfall days, and 1266mm (49.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Chinda is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in May leads to these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.