May weather forecast
Jenny, Suriname

In May, Jenny, Suriname reaches the peak of its rainy season with high rainfall amounts of 156mm (6.14") over 28.1 days. Despite the downpours and high humidity, the month still enjoys a reasonable amount of sunshine, standing at 7.1 hours per day on avergage. The presence of such consistent weather events, chiefly the rain clouds, contributes to the city's unique climate. With rainfall figures dropping in the following month, May marks the climax of the wet season.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in May, a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), mirrors the temperature recorded in April. May's average low temperature is a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.1 days and accumulates 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Jenny, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:54 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.