May weather forecastMitchell Town, Jamaica

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Mitchell Town, Jamaica, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

Mitchell Town records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F) in May, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mitchell Town, Jamaica, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mitchell Town, Jamaica, in May, during 26.2 rainfall days, 111mm (4.37") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mitchell Town, there are 279.6 rainfall days, and 947mm (37.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:40 EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Mitchell Town, is 29.6°C (85.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22°C (71.6°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 37°C (98.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In May, in Mitchell Town, Jamaica, the rain falls for 26.2 days. Throughout May, 111mm (4.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Mitchell Town, Jamaica, is 12h and 58min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:40 EST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mitchell Town is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average high temperature in May: 29.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 22°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (23.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (20°C).

Average pressure in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average wind speed in May: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average rainfall in May: 111mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average rainfall days in May: 26.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (20.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are October and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average sunshine days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (7.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, July, August, September and December (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Mitchell Town, Jamaica

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October and December (8km).