May weather forecastSalama, Honduras

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Salama, Honduras, with an average temperature ranging between min 19°C (66.2°F) and max 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of May observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28°C (82.4°F), nearly identical to April's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Throughout the May nights, Salama encounters a low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Staying active during long-term exposure might result in a state of exhaustion and cause heat cramps.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Salama are May and June, with an average 248mm (9.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:12 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

March through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Salama. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Salama, the average high-temperature is 28°C (82.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

The wettest months in Salama are May and June, with an average 248mm (9.76") of rainfall.

In May, the rain falls for 29.2 days. Throughout May, 248mm (9.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Salama, the average day length in May is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:12 CST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

March through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Salama, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average high temperature in May: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 19°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average rainfall in May: 248mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (248mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (48mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average rainfall days in May: 29.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (18.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average sunshine days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (7.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Salama, Honduras

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April and May (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (5km).