May weather forecastSaposoa, Peru

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another tropical month in Saposoa, Peru, with an average temperature varying between 18.4°C (65.1°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), barely different from April's 31°C (87.8°F). Saposoa's nighttime average of 18.4°C (65.1°F) during May reflects a substantial decrease from the daytime temperature.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Saposoa, during May, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saposoa, there are 259.8 rainfall days, and 1281mm (50.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Saposoa, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of May in Saposoa, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:57 -05.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year in Saposoa, Peru, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.