May weather forecastEsparta, Honduras

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Esparta, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

May, with its high-temperature average of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low-temperature average of 23.8°C (74.8°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 22.4 days. Throughout May, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 264.6 rainfall days, and 1208mm (47.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

In Esparta, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Esparta are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

The month of May sees the average highest temperatures, reaching 29.9°C (85.8°F) at the peak and 23.8°C (74.8°F) at the low.

The high-temperature during May is 29.9°C (85.8°F) and the low-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

In Esparta, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Esparta, during May, the rain falls for 22.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.

In Esparta, the average day length in May is 12h and 52min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average high temperature in May: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (24°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average rainfall in May: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (143mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (45mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (14 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Esparta, Honduras

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (9km).