May weather forecastMappala, Indonesia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Mappala, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Mappala records an average temperature drop to a warm 24.7°C (76.5°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mappala, Indonesia, during May, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 193.7 rainfall days, and 839mm (33.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mappala, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:55 WITA.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Mappala.

UV index

February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.