May weather forecast
San Martín, Nicaragua

May, the last month of the spring in San Martín, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.1°C (77.2°F) and max 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, San Martín's average high-temperature clocks in at a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. San Martín observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) during the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased 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. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In San Martín, during May, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.8 rainfall days, and 1319mm (51.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In San Martín, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May in San Martín, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:06 CST.

Sunshine

In San Martín, Nicaragua, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in San Martín. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.