May weather forecast
Mateare, Nicaragua

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Mateare, Nicaragua, with an average temperature varying between 32.6°C (90.7°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. In Mateare, an average nighttime temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) is expected during May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Mateare, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Mateare, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 208mm (8.19") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mateare, there are 203.8 rainfall days, and 1319mm (51.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Mateare is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:07 CST.

Sunshine

In Mateare, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mateare are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.