May weather forecastPicota, Peru

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Picota, Peru, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.2°C (66.6°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, a modest change to a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F) from April's 29.4°C (84.9°F) is noted in high-temperature. Picota's temperature lowers to a mean of 19.2°C (66.6°F) during the nights in May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Picota, during May, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. In Picota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246.6 days and collects up to 1162mm (45.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:55 -05.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, 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 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.