May weather forecastLarantuka, Indonesia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Larantuka, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°C (80.6°F) and 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Larantuka's average high-temperature clocks in at a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Larantuka in May observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Larantuka, Indonesia, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Larantuka, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.3 rainfall days, and 1087mm (42.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of May, in Larantuka, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:36 WITA.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Larantuka, Indonesia, is 9.3h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Larantuka, 28.9°C (84°F) is the average high-temperature and 27°C (80.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

In Larantuka, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:36 WITA.

In Larantuka, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Larantuka is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average high temperature in May: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 27°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (25.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average pressure in May: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average wind speed in May: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (235mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in May: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Larantuka, Indonesia

Average visibility in May: 10km

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