May weather forecast
Poutasi, Samoa

Poutasi in May continues the overall warm and moderately rainy trend of the preceding months. As May progresses, there is a small downtick in temperatures, yet the humidity remains near consistent with April. The amount of sunshine per day is comparably lower than in the previous month. Yet, the significant feature of May's weather is the rainfall, which increases to 118mm (4.65"). The transition to June brings about an increase in humidity and wind speed, along with a marginal rise in rainfall.

Temperature

Poutasi experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F) in May, closely aligned with April's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Poutasi sustains a near constant temperature throughout May, with nighttime averages of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout May, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Poutasi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246.7 days and collects up to 1451mm (57.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Poutasi is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of May, in Poutasi, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:05 +13.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Poutasi. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.